The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has suspended a general licence that had authorised exports of a number of items for nuclear-related uses to China.

According to an NRC statement, the export licence suspension covers, “special nuclear material, source material, and deuterium for nuclear end use to the People’s Republic of China”.

Under the order, which is effective immediately, any person wishing to export special nuclear material, source material, or deuterium to China must apply for, and receive, a specific licence.