The country's Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that it has added five rare-earth elements to its export control list, taking the total to 12, in order to "safeguard national security."
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6:54 AM PDT · October 9, 2025
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As the race to make ever-faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare-earth minerals, as well as related mining and refining technology.
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