China announced restrictions on exporting minerals crucial to the tech trade to the US, including gallium, germanium, antimony, and graphite, citing national security. The move follows US semiconductor restrictions targeting Beijing’s AI capabilities. China, the leading producer of these materials, emphasized their military use. A Beijing scholar noted this directly targets the US, reflecting tensions after recent Biden-Xi talks.
China announced restrictions on exporting minerals crucial to the tech trade to the US, including gallium, germanium, antimony, and graphite, citing national security. The move follows US semiconductor restrictions targeting Beijing’s AI capabilities. China, the leading producer of these materials, emphasized their military use. A Beijing scholar noted this directly targets the US, reflecting tensions after recent Biden-Xi talks.