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China’s mineral squeeze testing Japan’s military buildup

Shipments of dysprosium and terbium to Japan have stopped, forcing firms to seek stockpiles and alternative suppliers, experts said.

Summary by The Japan Times
The restrictions are exposing vulnerabilities in Japan’s defense-industrial supply chains while also providing the clearest test yet of Tokyo’s push to bolster economic security.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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