Taiwan Says It's Still Assessing Impact of China Rare Earths Curbs on Chip Industry
China controls 90% of rare earth production and now requires export licenses for chips using its materials, threatening global semiconductor supply chains and AI industry timelines.
- Taiwan's economy ministry said most rare-earth materials needed for domestic chip production are supplied by regions other than China.
- China defended its new curbs on rare earth exports, citing concerns about these metals' potential military applications amid 'frequent military conflict'.
- Experts warned that China's rare earth controls could make it harder for other countries to develop advanced technologies like chips.
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China Restricts Rare Earth Elements in Escalatory Spiral
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. China has suddenly moved to control global access to rare earth elements - REEs for short - that are vital for semiconductor and microchip production. Beijing can do so because it dominates the rare earths market. In fact, China produced 240,000 tons in 2023, equating to 68.6% of global REEs. World News | China Restricts Rare Earth Elements in Escalatory Spiral.
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Right now, about 70% of the world's rare earth elements - key to everything from AirPods to cars - are mined in China, which announced last week that anyone using Chinese rare earths would have to apply for a licence. This has been seen as a declaration of economic war in Washington.
‘Rare earths are a very useful weapon for China’: Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on the big economic danger
China’s tightening grip on the minerals that power America’s high tech is no longer a distant geopolitical concern: It’s an economic threat already moving through U.S. supply chains.That’s the warning from Wilbur Ross, former U.S. secretary of commerce under President Donald Trump, who says Beijing has learned how to use rare earth minerals as leverage over the United States, and may be preparing to weaponize supply chains even further. “Rare ea…
China defends export control measures on rare earths
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has responded to recent developments concerning its export control measures on rare earths and related items, as well as the US government's plans to impose tariffs and restrictions in retaliation. A spokesperson for MOFCOM outlined China's position on these actions, stressing the country's commitment to safeguarding national security while maintaining global industrial stability. On October 9, China announc…
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