China Restricts Export of Battery Cathode Technology
China updated its export control catalog to restrict battery cathode material technology and lithium carbonate production to protect national economic security.
The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China updated the national catalog of technologies prohibited and restricted for export on July 15, 2025. The revisions specifically add battery cathode material preparation technology, including lithium iron phosphate, to the restricted list. Exporters must now obtain licenses for these technologies due to their application in sensitive areas.
Further adjustments include modified restrictions on non-ferrous metallurgy technology, specifically targeting spodumene-based lithium carbonate production, and updated requirements for gallium metal extraction. These measures aim to balance national economic security and development interests with international cooperation.
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