China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025

This bill aims to stop certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from going to China when it could help the Chinese military or be used to abuse human rights. It requires the President to block exports of “covered” tech and IP to China. “Covered” items include those that would significantly aid China’s military, appear on a special product list, or are used by China to violate human rights or religious freedom.

It also requires penalties. The President must sanction foreign people or companies that sell to China or buy from China any covered item, and sanction Chinese individuals who knowingly use covered items provided in violation of U.S. export controls. The U.S. Trade Representative must create a list of Chinese products that get government support or are tied to human rights abuses, and include items from industries like civil aircraft, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology.

Key points

• Who is affected: U.S. exporters, foreign sellers and buyers dealing with China, and Chinese users of restricted items.
• What changes: The President must block certain tech/IP exports to China and impose sanctions on violators; the U.S. Trade Representative must publish a product list (including AI, semiconductors, biotech, and civil aircraft) tied to these rules.
• When: Takes effect if enacted; the summary does not give specific dates for implementation.