China set to tighten export curbs on battery, chip material tech

Beijing seeks to maintain advantage in gallium and cathode production

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China holds a 90% global share in gallium, which is used to make next-generation semiconductors. © Reuters

ITSURO FUJINO

GUANGZHOU -- The Chinese government is poised to intensify trade restrictions on technology used to make materials for electric vehicle batteries and semiconductors in a bid to maintain its competitive advantage against the U.S.

The new curbs will apply to production technology for gallium, an element used to make semiconductors, and cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Those looking to move the tech overseas would need permission from the Ministry of Commerce.

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