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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Australia.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Overview about agreements, conventions and treaties which impact on the UK's strategic export control policy and legislation.
Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
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