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Public research on strategic trade, export controls, critical materials and supply chains.

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WTS INSIGHTCriminal
Risk
Boundary
AUGUST 2026

Insight · 27 August 2026 · Open Access

When Do China’s Export Control Violations Become Criminal Cases?

The Boundary Revealed by the Fuji Electric Group Employee Arrest and 20 Administrative Enforcement Cases Involving Japan

Distinguishes the administrative-enforcement track from the present criminal proceedings and examines the boundary to criminal liability through published judicial records.

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WTS RESEARCH NOTEChina
Dual-Use
Enforcement
AUGUST 2026

Research Note · 27 August 2026 · Open Access

China’s Dual-Use Export Controls: How Enforcement Works in Practice

Evidence from 670 Customs Enforcement Cases, Judicial Records and Inspection Capacity

Built on 670 enforcement cases identified from roughly 600,000 China Customs records, and connected with judicial materials and evidence of inspection capacity.

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