China bans sale of three critical elements and ‘superhard materials’ to the US and sanctions against 13 US companies over weapons sales to Taiwan

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"The Chinese government has banned the export of critical minerals to the US that are crucial for semiconductors, military equipment and other industries. The critical elements include gallium, germanium, antimony and ‘superhard materials’ such as diamond, cubic boron nitride and other related materials. ..."

China bans sale of three critical elements and ‘superhard materials’ to the US | News | Chemistry World

Mainland China sanctions 13 US companies over weapons sales to Taiwan