China and US Escalate Tech Trade Tensions with New Restrictions

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China has imposed a ban on the export of several dual-use minerals and metals to the US, including gallium and germanium, in retaliation against recent US export restrictions on semiconductor technology. This move underscores China's dominance in the global supply of these critical resources and highlights the escalating trade tensions between the two nations. The US had recently expanded its sanctions to slow China's semiconductor industry, affecting Chinese companies like Wingtech, whose shares fell significantly. The situation reflects the growing economic and technological rivalry between China and the US.
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