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China Unleashes Sweeping Rare Earth Export Controls, Sending Shockwaves Through Global Tech and Supply Chains
Beijing, China – October 9, 2025 – In a move set to profoundly reshape global supply chains and ignite further geopolitical tensions, China has dramatically expanded its export controls on rare earths and related processing technologies. The announcement, made today by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), tightens Beijing's grip on