China Flexes Lithium Dominance With Plans for Tech-Export Curbs
- Beijing plans more oversight of battery materials technology
- Proposal follows moves to curb flows of critical minerals
This article is for subscribers only.
China is planning tougher scrutiny on exports of technology to make battery materials, as Beijing looks to protect its grip on a crucial supply chain amid rising global trade tensions.
The government has proposed adding various technologies — some used for lithium refining and battery chemicals production — to its list of items that are subject to export controls, according to a notice seeking public opinion from the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.