BEIJING -- China on Friday began requiring government approval for exports of graphite, a key material for batteries used in electric vehicles, in an apparent counter to U.S.-led curbs targeting China's tech sector.
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Graphite anodes are a key component of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. © Reuters
BEIJING -- China on Friday began requiring government approval for exports of graphite, a key material for batteries used in electric vehicles, in an apparent counter to U.S.-led curbs targeting China's tech sector.