Ministry of Commerce: China implements export control on graphite items, not banning exports. On January 18, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesman He Yadong said at a regular press conference that it is a common international practice to implement export control on specific graphite items. In order to better safeguard national security and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, the Ministry of Commerce has optimized and adjusted the graphite export control policy, which will be formally implemented from December 1, 2023 onwards.
China's export control of graphite items is not a ban on exports, the Ministry of Commerce has received applications for licenses from a number of enterprises, and after examination in accordance with the law and regulations, has approved export applications that meet the requirements, and the relevant enterprises have obtained export licenses for dual-use items. The Ministry of Commerce will continue to review other applications for licenses in accordance with legal procedures and make decisions on whether to grant licenses.
