INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China has updated its catalog of technologies prohibited and restricted for export, adding battery cathode material technology to the
restricted list while removing controls on certain architectural technologies, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced Tuesday.The
revised catalog, jointly issued by MOFCOM and the Ministry of Science and Technology, features one new addition, three removals and one
modification of an existing item, according to a spokesperson for MOFCOM in response to a media inquiry.Battery cathode material preparation
technology was newly added to the list, covering materials including lithium iron phosphate
According to the spokesperson, these technologies require export licenses as they are increasingly used in sensitive areas, and their
inclusion helps better balance development and security concerns.The update also modified existing restrictions on non-ferrous metallurgy
technology by imposing control on techniques including spodumene-based lithium carbonate production, while adjusting requirements for
gallium metal extraction.To promote the sharing of Chinese architectural achievements internationally, authorities removed one prohibited
item related to traditional Chinese architectural techniques and two restricted items concerning building environment control
technologies.The adjustments aim to maintain national economic security and development interests while promoting international economic and
technological cooperation, the spokesperson said.During the revision of the catalog, opinions were extensively solicited from relevant
government departments, industry associations, industrial and academic communities, as well as the general public, the spokesperson
noted.The catalog, first published in 2001, was previously revised in 2008, 2020 and 2023
Technologies listed as prohibited cannot be exported, while restricted technologies require export licenses.The spokesperson reiterated that
China remains committed to high-standard opening-up and improving its domestic business environment, and is ready to deepen technological
exchanges with all countries.
