"China's efforts to standardise and improve its export control system are in line with international practices," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular briefing. "The aim is to safeguard world peace and regional stability and to fulfill international obligations related to non-proliferation."

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"China's efforts to standardise and improve its export control system are in line with international practices," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular briefing.…