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The Rare Earth Elements War: China Tightens Restrictions and Shakes Supply Chains

Rising Chinese restrictions on rare earth element exports raise alarm in global defense and technology sectors

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May 13 · 2 min read

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China's toughened policy on rare earth element exports has sparked growing concern in global defense and technology sectors.

Sensitive industries depend on these elements in the manufacturing of advanced electronics and defense systems. Analysis indicates that restricting Chinese exports could lead to bottlenecks in global supply chains.

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PrimaryCumhuriyet GazetesiMay 13, 2026

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The Rare Earth Elements War: China Tightens Restrictions and Shakes Supply Chains

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