Arizona Man Barred from US Exports Over China Tech Leak
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
Arthur Ching-Fu Gau from Tempe, AZ, got caught sending secret tech info to China without permission. Because of this, the government is banning him from exporting stuff for 4 years starting from his 2022 conviction. Plus, any export licenses he had are now canceled—no more sneaky shipments for a while!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Four‑Year Export Ban for Individual
Arthur Ching‑Fu Gau was denied all export privileges for 4 years from his March 10, 2022 conviction, and the Order remains in effect until March 10, 2026. While denied, he may not apply for or use licenses, negotiate, buy, sell, transport, finance, service, or otherwise participate in transactions involving items exported from the United States that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations.
Revocation of BIS Licenses Held
Any Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses or authorizations in which Gau had an interest at the time of his March 10, 2022 conviction are revoked. Revoked licenses cannot be used while this Order is in effect through March 10, 2026.
Third Parties Barred from Supplying Denied Person
The Order bars any person from exporting, reexporting, or transferring items subject to the Regulations to or on behalf of the denied person; from facilitating his acquisition or control of such items; from acquiring items from him with knowledge they will be exported; and from servicing items owned or controlled by him if servicing involves regulated U.S. items. These prohibitions are effective immediately and last until March 10, 2026.
Affiliates May Be Subjected To Order
The Order states that any firm, corporation, or business related to Gau by ownership, control, position, affiliation, or other connection may also be made subject to the Order to prevent evasion. This measure is intended to stop attempts to route regulated items through related entities and is effective immediately.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-06161 — Aviastar-TU, 5 b. 7 Leningradsky prospect g. Moskva, 125040, Moscow, Russia; Order Renewing Temporary Denial of Export Privileges
Aviastar-TU, a company in Moscow, Russia, is still banned from exporting certain goods because they keep breaking the rules. The U.S. government has renewed this export ban again to stop more violations and protect public safety. This means Aviastar-TU can’t sell or ship restricted items to the U.S. for now, and the ban will stay in place until further notice.
2026-06120 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Technology Letter of Explanation
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a form called the Technology Letter of Explanation, which helps officials decide if certain U.S. technology exports are safe and legal. This affects companies exporting sensitive tech and aims to keep national security strong without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until May 29, 2026, with no new fees involved.
2026-05902 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Miscellaneous Licensing and Reporting Responsibilities and Enforcement
The Department of Commerce is asking for approval to keep collecting information from businesses about export licenses and reports, with no changes to current rules. Over 2 million businesses are involved, spending from a few seconds up to 4 hours on these tasks. This helps protect U.S. national security and keeps export activities clear and legal, with a 30-day public comment window open now.
2025-23118 — In the Matter of Marco Antonio Santillan Valencia, 12904 Foxley Drive, Whittier, CA 90602; Order Denying Export Privileges
Marco Antonio Santillan Valencia from Whittier, CA, got caught and convicted for trying to illegally send guns and ammo to Mexico. Because of this, the government is banning him from exporting anything for 10 years starting from his conviction date. This means no export licenses for him, and he’s also serving time in prison and supervised release.
2025-19846 — One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities
The government is hitting pause for one year on new rules that would make companies owned by certain listed entities follow extra controls. This means businesses linked to these special groups won’t face new restrictions until November 9, 2026. If you’re a company affected, you get a breather before any new rules kick in, giving everyone more time to adjust without extra costs right now.
2025-18015 — Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Automobile Parts Tariff Inclusions Process
Starting March 26, 2025, new rules let the government add more car parts to the list of items taxed when imported. This affects businesses that bring in parts for cars and light trucks, meaning some parts might cost more because of tariffs. The process is set up to be clear and fair, so everyone knows how and when parts get added.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-23122 — Order Denying Export Privileges
Nikolay Goltsev got caught and convicted for illegally sending over $7 million worth of sensitive tech to Russia without permission. Because of this, he’s banned from exporting anything from the U.S. for up to 10 years, starting from his 2025 conviction. This means no export licenses for him, and his past approvals are canceled—talk about a costly and long-lasting penalty!
Next: 2025-23124 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
The National Science Foundation (NSF) wants to keep collecting info from folks involved in its Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program to see how well it’s working. They’re asking the public to share thoughts within 30 days before the Office of Management and Budget gives the final thumbs-up. This helps NSF track progress without adding extra costs or delays for participants.
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in