Core Viewpoint - The recent adjustments to the "China's Prohibited and Restricted Export Technology Directory" reflect the evolving landscape of technology development in China, aiming to enhance national economic security and promote international economic and technological cooperation [2][4]. Summary by Sections Prohibited Export Section - The adjustment has removed one entry related to traditional Chinese architectural technology from the prohibited export list [6]. Restricted Export Section - **Construction and Decoration Industry**: - Two entries have been deleted: traditional Chinese architectural technology and building environment control technology [6]. - **Chemical Raw Materials and Chemical Products Manufacturing**: - A new restricted entry has been added for battery cathode material preparation technology, which includes: - Lithium iron phosphate preparation technology with specific chemical formula and performance criteria [6][7]. - Lithium manganese iron phosphate preparation technology with defined performance metrics [7]. - Phosphate-based cathode raw material preparation technology with strict specifications [7]. - **Non-ferrous Metal Smelting and Rolling Industry**: - The control points for non-ferrous metal metallurgy technology have been modified to include new lithium extraction technologies from spodumene, such as: - Lithium carbonate production technology and lithium hydroxide production technology [6][7]. - Additional control points for lithium purification and production processes have been introduced [7]. Purpose of Adjustments - The adjustments are intended to align with the changes in China's technological development and to improve the management of technology trade, thereby safeguarding national economic interests [4][5].