China has imposed new export controls restricting shipments of critical rare earth supplies to Europe. The ban specifically targets 14 companies operating in cutting-edge sectors, including chemicals processing, electric motors, and defense.
The move represents an escalation in Beijing's use of its dominant position in the rare earth supply chain as a geopolitical and economic lever. Rare earth materials are essential components in advanced technology manufacturing, particularly within the green energy and defense industries.
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