Published: October 23rd, 2023,
Last updated: October 23rd, 2023
China tightens export controls on certain categories of graphite, a key material needed for EV batteries. The Ministry of Commerce justified the move on Friday, stating it was necessary „to protect national security.“ Under the new restrictions, China will require as of Dec. 1 that exporters apply for permits to ship two types of graphite, including high-purity, high-hardness and high-intensity synthetic graphite material, and natural flake graphite and its products.