China has approved a limited number of export licenses for rare earth-related metals, integral to manufacturing sectors like automobiles and semiconductors. The move aims to address rising global demand while balancing national security and international…
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China Approves Export Licenses for Rare Earth Metals Amid Global Demand Surge
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China Approves Rare Earth Exports to US Carmakers, Reuters Says
China has approved temporary export licenses to rare-earth suppliers of the top US automakers, Reuters reported on Friday, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.
China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU
China is willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms and will also deliver a verdict on its trade investigation of EU brandy imports by July 5, its…
