China Says It Will Start Limiting 2 Key Raw Metals Needed For Chips

05 Jul 2023 | Abstracted from UPI

"... the new export controls on gallium and germanium will be imposed starting on Aug. 1, calling it a matter of national security...China controls the lion's share of both rare earth metals on the global market and analysts expect the move to hit semiconductor producers hard.

"China's new restrictions will require exporters to get a license to ship some gallium and germanium compounds to other countries..."

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