China Tightens Grip on Battery Tech: New Export Controls Effective November 8 2025

On November 8 2025, new export controls (Announcement No. 58 of 2025), issued by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and General Administration of Customs (GACC) will come into force. These rules don’t ban exports outright, but they place tight licensing requirements on a broad range of lithium-ion battery technologies, materials, and equipment. The fine print tells a bigger story: Beijing is locking in its lead at the technological core of the energy-transition economy. Read the full insights here (no email required).