China tightens curbs on graphite exports

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 21, 2023 12:13 am

BEIJING: China on Friday announced new curbs on exports of certain types of graphite, key to making batteries for electric vehicles, days after the United States slapped fresh restrictions on outflows of high-tech microchips.

Washington said this week it would ramp up restrictions on exports of cutting-edge semiconductors crucial for powering artificial intelligence systems its latest effort to curb Beijing's access to advanced technology.

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