China's Rare Earth Export Controls - Impact on Businesses and Industries

China's Rare Earth Export Controls

China's rare earth export controls have been significantly expanded, covering additional rare earth elements and extending extraterritorial jurisdiction to products made using Chinese technologies abroad.

The measures are expected to have broad implications for global supply chains, particularly in sectors reliant on Chinese inputs or know-how.

On October 9, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced a sweeping expansion of its export controls on rare earth materials, technologies, and dual-use items.

Under the new measures, export restrictions on an additional five rare earth elements (REEs) will come into effect on November 8, 2025.

These controls reinforce China’s strategic oversight of rare earth materials and their global trade.

Author's summary: China expands rare earth export controls.

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China Briefing China Briefing — 2025-10-20

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