TOKYO/SEOUL -- Japanese companies that have relied on critical battery and semiconductor materials made in China are moving to broaden their sources as Beijing tightens export controls.
Mitsubishi Chemical, Panasonic seek to diversify supplies of graphite for batteries
Japan relies on China for most of its natural graphite, a critical mineral for battery production. © Reuters
TOKYO/SEOUL -- Japanese companies that have relied on critical battery and semiconductor materials made in China are moving to broaden their sources as Beijing tightens export controls.