
China Tightens Grip on Rare Earths: Expands Export Controls
Published on: Oct. 10, 2025, 3:02 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
China has expanded control over rare earths exports, adding new elements and technologies to its list. These measures come ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, aiming to increase Beijing's leverage. The move has impacted global rare earth markets, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in technology supply chains.