China has taken steps to assert state ownership over its rare earth materials necessary for semiconductor production by enacting a regulation that came into effect on October 1st. Also, the country's Ministry of Commerce announced on December 3rd that the export of dual-use items involving gallium, ...

China's export controls on crucial semiconductor materials are reportedly hitting the supply chain, with concerns rising over potential shortages of advanced chips and military optical hardware. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, China produces 98% of the world's gallium and 60% of its germ...