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flag China expanded rare earth export controls in Oct 2025, requiring foreign approval for products with Chinese rare earths or tech, mirroring U.S. rules.

flag In October 2025, China expanded its export controls on rare earth materials, requiring foreign companies to obtain Beijing’s approval before exporting products containing even small amounts of Chinese-origin rare earths or made using Chinese technology. flag The move, which applies to 12 rare earth metals, mirrors U.S. export rules and reflects China’s broader strategy of adopting American trade tools to counter economic pressure. flag U.S. officials, including Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, criticized the policy as giving China undue influence over global tech supply chains. flag Analysts note China is emulating U.S. tactics like the foreign direct product rule, the Unreliable Entity List, and anti-sanction laws, signaling a deepening pattern of reciprocal economic restrictions between the two nations.

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