How a year of China's rare-earth controls is reshaping supply chains
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-15 11:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, China, Trade & Sanctions, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Beijing imposed export controls on seven rare-earth elements in April 2025 as a trade war with Washington intensified. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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