Japanese companies said: China has started strictly controlling the export of rare earths to Japan
China - According to sources from Japanese companies, on the 10th, some Chinese state-owned enterprises that sell rare earths have conveyed a policy of no longer signing new contracts to some Japanese companies. This is the first time since China announced stricter export controls on dual-use items for military and civilian use that Japanese companies have been refused to purchase rare earths.
It was also learned on the 9th that the Chinese government has begun to strictly control the export of rare earths (lanthanides) to Japan. It is reported that the export of certain rare earth products to Japan has become more difficult. It is also reported that rare metals have also been subject to export restrictions. According to reports from Japanese mineral-related companies, when exporting rare earths to Japan, Chinese authorities have begun to require more detailed confirmation of the export routes. On the other hand, some Chinese export companies have in fact stopped accepting exports to Japan for rare metals. Some operators have also revealed, "We have been told that we can no longer export to Japan."
In addition, some U.S. media reports stated that China has begun to restrict the export of rare earths and rare earth magnets to Japanese companies. The U.S. mainstream media, The Washington Post, recently cited expert opinions, stating that China's export restrictions are a response to Prime Minister Kishida not retracting his remarks about "Taiwan's situation."
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There are 17 types of rare earths, which are essential materials for motors and magnets in electric vehicles (EV), hybrid vehicles (HV), and home appliances. They are used in various fields such as aircraft, robots, mobile phones, air conditioners, and military equipment. They are core components of electric motors that rotate using electricity and magnetism, as well as necessary substances for catalysts in petrochemical product refining and polishing glass and optical lenses.
Source: rfi
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