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China steps up control of rare-earth exports citing ‘national security’ concerns
Tightened grip on minerals used in smartphones and fighter jets coincides with tense US-China trade talks
China has increased restrictions on exports of rare earths and related technologies as Beijing tightened its grip on the products that are critical for use in smartphones and fighter jets.
China’s commerce ministry announced the restrictions on Thursday, arguing damage had been caused to its “national security” from exports of the technologies – both directly or indirectly – to foreign military.
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