China launched on Tuesday a restriction on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and numerous different important subtle merchandise with potential military functions.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry made the affirmation a day after Washington’s most present suppression on Beijing’s chip market.
Citing “national security” worries, the restriction on supposed dual-use issues with each military and personal utilization is accessible in with immediate end result. The restriction likewise requires extra stringent testimonial of end-usage for graphite issues delivered to the United States.
“In principle, the export of gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the United States shall not be permitted,” the ministry said.