China cuts exports of 2 hi-tech metals to Japan, increases rare earth shipments
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China has halted exports of gallium and germanium, two metals with military applications, to Japan in the first two months of 2024, according to customs data. This follows heightened geopolitical tensions between the two countries, including a controversial statement by a Japanese Prime Minister regarding Taiwan and subsequent Chinese bans on Japanese seafood and military-linked exports. While China has not publicly acknowledged targeting Japan, the export halt of these dual-use metals, crucial for semiconductors and military technologies, could be interpreted as a warning. Simultaneously, China has increased its shipments of rare earth magnets to Japan. Experts suggest that China may be restricting Japan's access to dual-use materials.
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AI-ExtractedBeijing banned exports of products with both commercial and military applications to end users linked to the Japanese military.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing by suggesting a hypothetical attack on Taiwan could warrant a military response.
Exports of gallium to Japan registered zero volume in the first two months of the year.
China has cut exports of gallium and germanium to Japan in January and February.
If China were deliberately restricting such exports, it might be seeking to deny Japan access to “dual-use” materials.
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