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China curbs exports of battery-making graphite as global tech war escalates
Citing national security concerns, Beijing said on Friday it will require special export permits for certain types of graphite starting 1 December. It clarified that it was not targeting any particular country. Under the new restrictions, China will require exporters to 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. Meanwhile, it dropped temporary controls on five less sensitive graphite items used in basic industries such as steel, metallurgy, and chemicals. China dominates global ... (full story)