🌍 Hey, tech fam! The Chinese mainland's Commerce Ministry just dropped a curveball: from today, foreign organizations and individuals need a dual-use export license to ship certain rare earths-related tech to countries and regions outside the Chinese mainland. 🔒
So, what are rare earths? They're a group of 17 elements – like neodymium in your headphones’ magnets or lanthanum in smartphone screens. These materials are crucial for everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy gear. ⚡
This move could shake up global supply chains, potentially slowing down gadget launches, hiking prices, or causing regional shortages. Think about that next-gen smartphone or e-bike you’ve been eyeing. 📱🚲
For businesses, it’s time to revisit export docs and legal checklists. For consumers across South and Southeast Asia – from Jakarta to Bengaluru – stay alert: policy shifts in the Chinese mainland can ripple into your tech wishlist. 🌐
Stay tuned for updates as we track how this new rule shapes the future of global tech. 🧭✨
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China announces export controls on technologies related to rare earths
cgtn.com
