China imposes export ban in response to US

China on December 3 banned the export of some important minerals to the United States, responding to Washington's export restrictions targeting Beijing's semiconductor industry the day before.

On December 3, China's Ministry of Commerce ordered a ban on exports to the US of important materials for semiconductor production such as gallium, antimony, germanium and super-solid materials with potential military applications.

China's ban comes a day after US export restrictions

The decision was made for national security reasons and will take effect immediately, according to Reuters. Exports of graphite, another key raw material, will also be subject to stricter end-use and user reviews.

China's Ministry of Commerce warned that any individual or organization in any country that violates the relevant ban will be held responsible before the law.

The US imposed export restrictions on 140 Chinese companies, including chipmakers Piotech and SiCarrier, a day earlier. The restrictions also affect chip-making equipment maker Naura Technology. The US move is aimed at preventing the export of advanced chips that can be used in weapons systems and artificial intelligence, according to AFP.

China called the US action an abuse of export control measures, hindering normal trade and economic exchanges.

In a statement on December 3, China accused the US of politicizing and weaponizing economic, trade and technology issues.

China accounts for 94% of global gallium production, used in circuit boards, LEDs, and solar panels. It also accounts for 83% of germanium, which is used primarily in fiber optics and infrared technology, and solar panels. Antimony is used in bullets, infrared missiles, nuclear weapons, night vision goggles, batteries, and photovoltaic devices.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trung-quoc-tung-lenh-cam-xuat-khau-dap-tra-my-18524120320372811.htm