
China Intensifies Rare Earth Export Controls
Published on: Oct. 9, 2025, 11:19 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
China has tightened its rare earth export controls, expanding restrictions on processing technology. This move aims to limit exports to overseas defense and semiconductor users, serving as a bargaining chip in trade talks with the U.S. as global shortages persist despite recent deals with Europe and the U.S.