China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
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apnews.com China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications.
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China has near global monopolies on these exports, accounting for 98% of global gallium production, 93% of germanium production, and 49% of antimony production.