Core Viewpoint - The adjustment of the "Catalog of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export" aims to enhance China's economic security and development interests while promoting international economic and technological cooperation [2]. Group 1: Background and Main Considerations - The adjustment of the catalog is in accordance with the Foreign Trade Law and the Technology Import and Export Management Regulations of the People's Republic of China [2]. - The catalog was first published in 2001 and has undergone several revisions in 2008, 2020, and 2023 to adapt to changes in technology development [2]. - The adjustment reflects China's commitment to high-level opening-up and facilitating the orderly cross-border flow of innovative factors [2]. Group 2: Main Adjustments in the Catalog - Three technology items were deleted, one new item was added, and one item was modified during the adjustment process [3]. - The deleted items include one prohibited technology related to traditional Chinese architecture and two restricted technologies concerning building environment control [3]. - A new restricted technology item was added for battery cathode material preparation, including three control points for lithium iron phosphate, lithium manganese iron phosphate, and phosphate-based raw materials [3]. - The modification of the restricted technology item for non-ferrous metal metallurgy includes five new control points related to lithium extraction technologies and adjustments to gallium extraction technology [3]. Group 3: Compliance and Management Measures - Technology export is defined as the transfer of technology from within China to overseas through trade, investment, or economic and technological cooperation [4]. - Technologies listed as prohibited cannot be exported, while restricted technologies require a license for export [4]. - The Ministry of Commerce will optimize management measures and improve export licensing and contract registration procedures to assist enterprises in compliance [4].