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China: Government announces export controls for foreign entities on rare earths and rare earth-related items and technology

Description

On 9 October 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce adopted Announcement 2025/61, introducing new licensing requirements for foreign entities that export certain rare-earth-related products that conta...

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Intervention Details

Intervention Type

Export licensing requirement

MAST Chapter

P: Export-related measures (incl. subsidies)

Implementation date

10 Nov 2026

Revocation date

No revocation date

Implementation level

National

Affected flow

Outward

Announced as temporary

No

Eligible firms

all

Affected Trading Partners

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Affected Sectors

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