China continues to suspend export controls on rare earths and lithium battery materials

China will continue to suspend export controls on rare earths, lithium battery materials and other related items from November 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027, according to a joint statement by the Ministry of Commerce and China Customs.

On October 9, 2025, Chinese authorities introduced export controls covering superhard materials, certain rare earth equipment and raw materials, medium and heavy rare earths, lithium batteries, synthetic graphite anode materials, and related overseas rare earth items and technologies.