China has banned shipments to the US of several “dual-use” minerals and metals used in semiconductor manufacturing and military applications, as Beijing retaliates against the latest chip restrictions unveiled by the Biden administration on Monday.
China’s commerce ministry on Tuesday said it would not permit the export of dual-use items related to gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the US, and that it would implement stricter controls for graphite-related items.
“The US has broadened the concept of national security, politicising and weaponising trade and technology issues, and abused export control measures,” it said in a statement.