China Sets New Export Controls on High-Pressure Water Cannons

China imposed export controls on high-pressure water cannon products, the General Administration of Customs announced Nov. 1, according to an unofficial translation. Restrictions will take effect Dec. 1 on the export of high-pressure cannons whose maximum range is greater than or equal to 100 meters, rated flow is greater than or equal to 540 cubic meters per hour and rated pressure is greater than or equal to 174 pounds per square inch. Operators of high-pressure water cannons must be registered with China's Ministry of Commerce, and no unit may be exported without registration.