China, the leading producer of rare minerals, has made it harder in recent weeks for foreign companies, particularly chip makers, to buy such materials in China (Keith Bradsher/New York Times) 27-10-2024

Keith Bradsher / New York Times:
China, the leading producer of rare minerals, has made it harder in recent weeks for foreign companies, particularly chip makers, to buy such materials in China — Already the dominant producer of rare minerals, Beijing is using export restrictions and its power over state-owned companies to further control access.