China’s export restrictions on critical semiconductor materials shake global markets

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China imposed stringent export controls on two critical semiconductor materials, germanium and gallium, in 2023, a move that has since rippled through global markets. These materials are vital for the production of advanced microprocessors and military optical hardware, and the restrictions have raised alarms over potential shortages in Western production capabilities.

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