Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs of China announced the implementation of export control measures on certain dual-use items, including rare earth materials, lithium batteries, and artificial graphite anode materials, effective from November 8, 2025. This action aims to safeguard national security and fulfill international obligations regarding non-proliferation [1][2][3]. Group 1: Export Control Items - The export control measures will cover various items, including: - Rare earth elements such as holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, and ytterbium, along with their alloys and compounds [3][5][7][9][11][13][15][19][21][23][25][27][29][31][33][35][37][39][41][43][45][47][49]. - Lithium batteries with a weight energy density of 300 Wh/kg or higher, and equipment used for manufacturing these batteries [19][20][22][24][26][28]. - Artificial diamond materials, including micro-powders and specific types of diamond saws and grinding wheels [31][32][34][36][38][40][42][44]. Group 2: Compliance and Application Process - Exporters must apply for permission from the Ministry of Commerce for the export of controlled items, ensuring the authenticity of the goods and compliance with the regulations [16][27][50]. - The customs declaration must clearly indicate whether the items are dual-use and include the relevant export control codes [16][50].