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China Bans Rare Earths Exports To Japan Over Taiwan Spat
China has banned the export of several rare earth minerals to Japan over controversial remarks made by Japan’s Prime Minister regarding Taiwan, marking a new low in deteriorating relationships between the two trade partners. According to a commerce ministry statement on Tuesday, China has banned exports of dual-use items, including certain rare earth elements, to Japan, effective immediately. Dual-use items include technologies, goods or software with both civilian and military applications. Beijing’s latest move is a reaction to controversial…