China targets critical metal exports in anticipation of further US tech, trade curbs

By Diego Mendoza – Yahoo News

Beijing will expand export controls on critical minerals like tungsten, graphite, and magnesium needed to make electronics, a move analysts say is in anticipation of expected sweeping US tariffs on Chinese goods and increased curbs on advanced semiconductor chips and AI technology to China following the re-election of US President Donald Trump.

The restrictions also apply to specific technologies that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.