On June 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 26, a directive aimed at “further improving” the reporting and handling of violations involving strategic minerals and dual-use items.
This new mechanism, set to take effect on July 1, 2026, establishes formal channels—including a dedicated hotline (010-12369) and an online portal—for individuals to report unauthorized exports of critical resources. A MOFCOM spokesperson framed the move as an “international common practice,” noting that many countries use public reporting to monitor export-control compliance.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 26 of 2026
Issued by: Bureau of Industrial Security and Export Control
Date: June 24, 2026
To strengthen public oversight and combat violations of export controls on strategic mineral-related dual-use items, and in accordance with the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China, and other relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has decided to further improve the reporting and handling mechanism for violations related to strategic mineral export controls.
The following matters are hereby announced:
I. Reportable Violations
Any organization or individual has the right to report suspected violations involving the export of strategic...
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