Summary China strengthens control over graphite exports, a key mineral in electric vehicle production, as part of its ongoing trade war with the US. Nouveau Monde Graphite, a North American miner, …
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China’s New Graphite Restrictions
On October 20, in response to the widened U.S. semiconductor controls, China announced a new set of export restrictions on certain graphite products, which are key for EV battery manufacturing.
China imposes Export Controls on Graphite, rattling EV supply chains amid Global tensions
Graphite, a critical mineral used in electric vehicle batteries, nuclear reactors, steel refractories, and advanced manufacturing processes like graphene production, is a commodity heavily relied upon …
China’s debt crises, from developers to local governments, prompt cabinet call to curb contagion
Debt problems that have manifested in Evergrande and Country Garden cases are prompting China’s central bank to step up risk-monitoring of lenders and local government financing vehicles.
China Semiconductor Export Regulations, Episode III – What a Difference a Year Makes
Advanced ICs (those in ECCN 3A090 or with the same performance!) will require a license for export not only to China, but also to any country in groups D:1, D:4, or D:5 (unless the country…
Lomiko Metals Reflects on China’s Move to Limit Graphite Exports and Announces Corporate Update, and Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on December 20 th, 2023
Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) reflects on the news regarding China’s announcements to limit and restrict graphite
US-China Trade War Escalates, Potentially Driving Up EV Prices
Prices for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States may surge higher as a result of China’s new export controls on graphite, an essential material for EV batteries. On October 20, China announced its new…
Economic Watch: What to expect from upcoming China International Import Expo
As the world’s first import-themed national-level expo, the CIIE has built international platforms for overseas procurement, investment promotion, people-to-people exchanges and open cooperation, and …
Viral Video Shows Brewery Employee Urinating on Raw Ingredients for Popular Beer Brand
On Thursday, a video emerged that appeared to show a brewery employee peeing on raw beer ingredients at a Tsingtao factory. The footage was posted on the social media platform Weibo and went viral …
IPO Roundup: Mach Natural Resources, Prospect Energy Holdings and more
The IPO market was rather quiet last week, with only a few companies making their debuts. It follows the recent highly-touted IPOs of Birkenstock (BIRK), Instacart (CART), and Arm Holdings (ARM), …
Korea to take contingency plans as China curbs exports of key battery material
Korea’s industry ministry said Monday it will make contingency plans to ensure a smooth supply of some graphite products as China curbs exports of the key battery material. First Vice Industry Minister Jang Young-jin made…
Australia’s Treasury Wine to rebuild China business after tariff review
Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates said on Monday it is well placed to rebuild its business in China including re-building distribution for the Penfolds Australian entry-level luxury portfolios, should tariffs of the country’s wine be removed.
Record number of world’s leading companies to flock to China’s upcoming import expo
The sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from November 5-10, with 289 of the world’s top 500 and industry-leading enterprises participating, exceeding the …