{
  "id": 18620233,
  "title": "‘Tunnel boring machine export curbs should not strain India-China ties’: Global Times",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/tunnel-boring-machine-export-curbs-should-not-strain-india-china-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T02:17:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/business/tunnel-boring-machine-export-curbs-strain-india-china-ties-global-times-10954158/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Global Times, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party, has stated that a single tunnel boring machine (TBM) should not become a source of tension between China and India. The editorial notes that applications to export TBMs for legitimate civilian projects would be approved. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India would develop its own TBMs if China restricts their exports, emphasizing that India is not a country that surrenders. The Indian government has also announced plans to manufacture key components domestically, including rare earth magnets and technology related to the solar sector, in response to potential restrictions. Export restrictions on TBMs will come into effect on November 18. TBMs are crucial for several infrastructure projects, including the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. China's Ministry of Commerce has announced that exporters will need to apply for licences under export control laws. The editorial also highlights that China has never viewed India's development as a threat and that the two countries have the potential for greater cooperation and market demand.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Export curbs on TBMs should not strain China-India ties, says Global Times editorial.",
    "India vows to develop its own TBMs if China restricts exports, says Commerce Minister.",
    "Domestic manufacturing of TBM components announced by Indian government."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}