China Tightens Rare Earth Export Rules Targeting Global High Tech IndustriesThe Chinese government has enacted a significant tightening of its rare earth export rules, a strategic move aimed at solidifying national security and maintaining control over technologies critical to advanced global manufacturing. These new regulations, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, directly target the export of rare earth processing technologies and impose stricter licensing requirements, particularly for end users in the overseas defense and high end semiconductor sectors. The action underscores Beijing's willingness to use its near monopoly over the global rare earth supply chain as a powerful tool in geopolitical and trade disputes.Expansion of Contro
