China has begun mass producing T1100-grade carbon fibre, a high-strength material used in aerospace, drones, and robotics. State-owned CNBM launched three production lines in Jiangsu province, including a 1,000-tonne per year T1100 line. This move challenges US and Japanese export controls on carbon fibre technology and boosts China's self-sufficiency in a strategic material. Carbon fibre is key to lightweighting vehicles and aircraft, which reduces fuel consumption and emissions. China's push into higher grades like T1100 and T1200 could reshape global supply chains for clean energy and advanced manufacturing. The article highlights how trade restrictions are accelerating domestic production capacity.
