China's rare earth export controls and their impact on daily life

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

China's strengthened export controls on rare earths could impact daily life. Rare earths are 17 elements with unique properties like strong magnetism and heat resistance, essential for electronics, medical equipment, and aircraft. These elements are extracted from ores through complex refining processes, with China currently dominating global production.


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