Reported about 8 hours ago
China has announced new restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and related technologies, requiring foreign companies to obtain special approvals for exporting materials containing even minor traces of these elements. This move is part of its effort to safeguard national security and comes ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi. China, which dominates global rare earth mining and processing, cited concerns over military use by foreign entities as motivation for the enhanced regulations.
Source: YAHOO