China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion

China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion

FILE PHOTO: A vehicle is seen near a lithium smelter in Yichun, Jiangxi province, China March 30, 2023. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo

China issued draft rules on Wednesday to regulate its lithium battery market, after rapid expansion in the sector hit industry profits and sparked concerns about overcapacity in international market.

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