MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 70 of 2025 suspends implementation of multiple October 2025 export-control announcements until 2026-11-10

MOFCOM and GACC Announcement No. 70 of 2025 pauses (suspends implementation of) a package of export-control announcements issued in October 2025 (MOFCOM+GAC Announcements No. 55, 56, 57, 58 of 2025 and MOFCOM Announcements No. 61, 62 of 2025). The suspension applies immediately and lasts until 2026-11-10 per the research summary. This changes near-term compliance obligations for exporters and supply chains dealing with controlled rare earth-related items, technologies, and related equipment/materials covered by the paused announcements. Companies should confirm whether their internal export-control screening/licensing workflows must be adjusted during the suspension window and track resumption timing.