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China expands export controls on rare earths, magnets, and high-tech materials: What companies need to know

On Oct. 9, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) issued new export-control notices tightening restrictions on the export of rare-earth materials, magnet technologies, superhard materials (synthetic ... Read More

Senators propose bill locking in current AI chip export controls

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill Thursday that would codify current restrictions on AI chip sales to China, preventing the Trump administration from licensing more ... Read More

China’s New Export Controls: Critical Implications For U.S. Businesses

SHENZHEN, CHINA - APRIL 12: A Chinese national flag is seen in the foreground with container ships, cranes, and stacked shipping containers at the Yantian International Container Terminal under cloudy ... Read More

PRC Announces New Export Controls on Rare Earth and Battery Materials and Technology

On October 9, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) announced in six proclamations broad new unilateral export controls on rare earth materials, equipment, and technology; lithium batteries; ... Read More

COMMENT: China’s new export controls are narrower than first appears

A closer inspection suggests that the scope of China’s new controls on rare earths is narrower than many had initially feared. But they still give officials plenty of leverage over global supply ... Read More

China’s Pause on Rare Earth Controls: What to Know

China has suspended export controls announced this month, but was conspicuously silent about rules imposed earlier, which are snarling global supply chains. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing ... Read More

China blames US for global panic over rare earths controls

China rebuts US calls to ease rare earth export controls US intentionally stoked global panic, says commerce ministry US accuses China of supply-chain power grab amid tariff threats Beijing says ... Read More

China Played Its Strongest Card to Get Trump’s Attention. Will it Work?

Xi Jinping’s need to project strength before a crucial meeting of Communist Party leaders may help explain why Beijing announced new rare earth controls. By David Pierson Reporting from Hong Kong ... Read More

China’s battery export curbs could reshape global supply dynamics

Following China’s recent decision to tighten export controls on lithium battery materials and production equipment, industry leaders in India view the development as both a challenge and a catalyst. Read More