Earlier this December, the Chinese government announced a decision to curb the export of key industrial minerals like graphite, citing antiproliferation efforts and dual-use concerns. This action comes amidst rising tensions with the United States regarding trade policies and potential tariffs.
Officials argue these minerals, including antimony, gallium, and germanium, while essential for military applications, also have notable civilian uses, complicating the rationale behind export restrictions.
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