V Import/Export Control on and Non-proliferation of Controlled Chemicals

In terms of the non-proliferation of chemical weapons and its precursors as well as technical equipment, the Chinese government prioritizes the significance of the CWC and has made positive efforts under such framework toward fulfilling objectives of Resolution 1540 of the UN Security Council. China has been strict in complying with regulations on transfer of scheduled chemicals under the Convention and applied globally accepted schemes and standards relating to license management, control list and end use certificate of controlled chemicals. Measures such as designated operators and production source control have been adopted for the import and export of controlled chemicals to reduce proliferation risks.

In 2015, NOI tightened its review on application for controlled chemicals import and export with a total of 596 approved applications. Considering changes in global trade of controlled chemicals and for better regulation, NOI worked with the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Cus toms in creating 3 new types of S2 controlled chemicals（Methyldiethoxyphosphine, methylphosphonous dichloride and 1-Propanephosphonic acid cyclic anhydride）under relevant HS codes.

Implementing authorities at various levels all enhanced source control, organized non-proliferation education among producers of controlled chemicals and guided businesses to form self-discipline. Clues on suspected violations of controlled chemicals export were investigated timely to prevent proliferation. China cooperated with other States Parties to verify and clarify import and export data on chemicals listed in schedules of the Convention.