While Beijing has yet to approve exports of certain rare-earth magnets used in U.S. fighter jets and missile systems, it is tightening control over the industry at a deeper level. According to the Wall Street Journal, China is now requiring firms to register technical staff and collect their passpor...

According to a report from Central News Agency, citing Nikkei, Japan has been actively working to reduce its dependence on Chinese rare earths. Efforts include lowering rare earth usage in manufacturing, promoting recycling, and developing entirely new products that do not rely on rare earths. Ho...

The U.S. Commerce Department is mulling to revoke licenses previously granted to major chipmakers like TSMC, Samsung, and SK hynix—a move that could create fresh obstacles for their operations in China, according to Reuters. Citing the Wall Street Journal, Wccftech points out that Jeffrey Kessl...

According to Bloomberg, White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks states that China is, at most, two years behind the U.S. in semiconductor design and has become increasingly adept at circumventing U.S. export controls. Sacks warns that the U.S. should be concerned about Huawei’s rapid progres...

According to a report from Reuters, China’s restrictions on the critical mineral antimony are starting to impact global lead-acid battery manufacturers, with customers also feeling the pain as soaring procurement costs are passed down the supply chain. Citing Steve Christensen, executive direct...