China imposes temporary helium export ban to safeguard chip supply amid Middle East tensions
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China has issued an immediate, temporary export ban on helium to prevent domestic shortages as renewed Middle East fighting threatens supplies used in semiconductor manufacturing. Helium is essential for chip cooling and production; China imports about 85%+ of its helium, with Qatar a major supplier. The move aligns with Beijing’s push to boost domestic chip production and reduce dependence on Nvidia tech under US controls, and could tighten global helium supply since Chinese firms also re-export helium.
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