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China Will Keep Russian Helium for Itself: Europe Is Losing a Workaround

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The Iranian war left the world without the main supplier of helium — Qatar. Now Beijing has imposed restrictions on the export of helium, which was resold from Russia to Europe.

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China's decision to stop exporting helium could have a major impact on European companies. The continent relies on imports from Asia. Helium is essential for the production of microchips, but also for the operation of some medical devices.

China has imposed export restrictions on helium, which could lead to a worsening shortage of the essential industrial gas in Europe. Potential supply disruptions could harm Europe's chip and medical device industries.

·Tallinn, Estonia
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Helium, an irreplaceable gas for AI and medical imaging, is at the heart of a global crisis. The suspension of Chinese exports, against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, reveals the fragility of supply chains and the urgency for Europe to find alternatives.

·Paris, France
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Eesti Rahvusringhääling broke the news in Tallinn, Estonia on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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