China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines
China has put export controls on tunnel-boring machines that India was seeking, citing national security. The move could make it harder for Indian buyers to get the equipment.
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Context: Tunnel-boring machines dig long underground tunnels for metro lines, roads and hydropower projects. China is a major supplier of heavy equipment, so export curbs can slow such projects.
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