China tightens rare earth export curbs, taking aim at military and chip applications

China tightens its controls on exports of rare earth minerals

China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls yesterday, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users, as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead of talks between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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China Tightens Grip on Rare Earths: Expands Export Controls

China has expanded control over rare earths exports, adding new elements and technologies to its list. These measures come ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, aiming to increase Beijing's leverage. The move has impacted global rare earth markets, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in technology supply chains.

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China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies on Thursday, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products ahead of a meeting in about three weeks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The regulations announced by the Ministry of Commerce require foreign companies to get special approval to export items that contain even small traces of rare earth…

China expands rare-earth export controls, tightens restrictions on semiconductor users

Beijing’s new curbs escalate tensions ahead of scheduled talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this month

China Outlines More Controls On Exports Of Rare Earths And Technology

China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products.