China’s decision to tighten control over its rare earth exports marks a major escalation in its use of economic leverage, with far-reaching implications for global technology supply chains.The new export licensing rules introduced by Beijing require companies worldwide to obtain approval if their products contain even 0.1 percent of Chinese-origin rare earth materials by value. This move

China has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, describing his decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods as “hypocritical” and defending its own restrictions on rare earth exports. Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce issued a statement emphasising that China’s stance in trade matters remains consistent — it does not seek a tariff war, but is fully prepared to