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China's 3D Printing Subsidies Spark Privacy and Defense Concerns

11/16/2025

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China designates 3D printing as a strategic industry and provides significant state subsidies.
Under the National Intelligence Law, Chinese companies must share data with the government, raising privacy concerns.
Luke de Pulford of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China says there are no truly private companies in China, especially in subsidized sectors.
Defense expert Robert Clark criticizes the Ministry of Defence for using a Chinese company for military 3D printing.

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Story summary

China designates 3D printing as a strategic industry and provides significant state subsidies.
Under the National Intelligence Law, Chinese companies must share data with the government, raising privacy concerns.
Luke de Pulford of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China says there are no truly private companies in China, especially in subsidized sectors.
Defense expert Robert Clark criticizes the Ministry of Defence for using a Chinese company for military 3D printing.