China weighs export ban for rare-earth magnet tech

Beijing looks to strike back after Washington's chip restrictions

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China dominates the global market for rare-earth materials. © Reuters

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China is considering prohibiting exports of certain rare-earth magnet technology in a move that would counter the U.S.'s advantage in the high-tech arena.

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