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China-Japan rare earth trade faces uncertainty amid diplomatic strain

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China and Japan's rare earth trade is facing uncertainty due to strained diplomatic relations and China's existing export controls on critical minerals. Despite official assurances, Japan perceives that China has previously limited rare earth shipments, raising concerns about future trade. The lack of substantial bilateral channels to address these commercial issues further fuels these worries. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses potential trade disruptions and diplomatic tensions without announcing new policy or a specific event.

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China-Japan rare earth trade faces uncertainty amid diplomatic strain

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kandy Wong,Ralph Jennings ·

    China and Japan aren’t talking. Will their rare earth trade go quiet?

    When China broke out one of its “big guns” in last year’s trade war with the US – an array of export controls on rare earth elements – it helped spur a temporary truce in the pitched conflict between the two economic superpowers. After Beijing’s announcement, many around the worl…

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