China Implements Export Ban on Rare Earth Technologies, Raising Concerns of Supply Chain Disruption

China has expanded its list of restricted exports to include technologies related to rare earth production, a move aimed at safeguarding its economic and technological interests. The updated list includes items such as rare-earth magnets, mining equipment, and refining technologies. Rare earths are crucial for high-tech manufacturing, and China's dominance in this sector gives it leverage over global supply chains. The export ban also covers cell cloning, gene editing tech, and LiDAR, possibly in response to recent calls by US lawmakers to restrict exports of American-made tech to China.