China’s Pause on Rare Earth Controls: What to Know
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China suspended export controls announced on October 9 for a year following a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. However, China did not address earlier restrictions imposed in April and December that continue to disrupt global supply chains. The October measures included halting exports of technology or equipment aiding other countries' rare earth development without permission from the Chinese commerce ministry. In April, export controls were placed on seven types of rare earth metals and magnets, while December's rules targeted metallic elements crucial for semiconductors and military ammunition. Only half of license requests for rare earth magnets have been approved by China’s ministry, leading to supply shortages in many factories globally.
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