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China revises catalog of technologies subject to export controls

CHINA, JUL 15 – China added battery cathode material technology to export controls and eased restrictions on some architectural technologies to balance security and international cooperation, officials said.

  • On July 15, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology jointly published an updated list detailing technologies that are banned or restricted from export.
  • The revision followed extensive consultations and aimed to align export controls with technological developments, national security, and trade realities.
  • Key changes included adding battery cathode material preparation technology to the restricted list and removing controls on traditional Chinese architectural and environmental control technologies.
  • The spokesperson stated that restricted technologies require export licenses while prohibited ones cannot be exported, and the update added five control points to lithium-related metallurgy technologies.
  • The update reflects China's efforts to protect economic security, promote international technological cooperation, and continuously optimize export licensing and compliance.
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China Daily broke the news in China on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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