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Recent reports indicate that a major Chinese manufacturer has ceased the export of sorbents filtration equipment, which is vital for extracting lithium from brines. This shift comes on the heels of Beijing's proposal to enforce licensing requirements on certain battery technologies—further tightening its grip on the global lithium supply chain. Such moves are particularly noteworthy considering that China currently commands over 60% of the world's lithium processing and holds a staggering 70% market share in the production of lithium battery components.