China's chip material export curbs: 4 things to know

Restrictions on gallium and germanium shipments pose risks for global supply chain

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China has released a new set of export control rules aimed at limiting exports of gallium and germanium and several compound metals. (Source photos by Getty and AP)

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei Asia tech correspondents

TAIPEI -- China on Monday announced new regulations to restrict exports of several key materials that are vital for electric vehicles, renewable energy, semiconductors and military tech.

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