"China's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday it would halt exports to the US of items relating to minerals and metals that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The so-called 'dual-use' materials include gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials."
"The US does not produce antimony or gallium. While it does produce some germanium, China produces 98% of the world's supply, according to the US Geological Survey."
"Blocking the movement of materials essential to these industries is the latest tactic to be deployed. The US has broadened the concept of national security, politicizing and weaponizing trade and technology issues, and abused export control measures."
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