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China uses regulatory controls to manage rare-earth supply

China is reportedly using regulatory measures rather than a formal embargo to control rare-earth supply.

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Tighter control over critical minerals could affect global manufacturing and supply-chain security.

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  1. Not an embargo: China is using the pen to control rare-earth supply ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

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