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In a major escalation of its tech resource policy, China's Ministry of Commerce announced new export restrictions on rare earth materials, sharply tightening approval processes for exports linked to advanced semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). The move adds a critical new layer of scrutiny to the global supply chain for high-tech industries
