Chinese drone parts prices double as export controls bite
Beijing severely limits shipments of critical components dominated by country’s suppliers
Beijing severely limits shipments of critical components dominated by country’s suppliers

Beijing’s success in snarling supply chains with rare earths has shifted the balance of power in trade talks

The US has fallen behind China in manufacturing but targeted import restrictions could help it catch up

Beijing determined to retain leverage over supply by preventing buyers from building large inventories

Extensive licensing requirements raise concerns about intellectual property theft

Roaring black market for US semiconductors operates despite efforts to curb Beijing’s high-tech ambitions

Tripling of restrictions in past five years underlines Beijing’s sway over crucial supply chains