China Export Control Unit Begins Biggest Hiring Spree Since 2022

China’s Commerce Ministry is on its biggest public hiring spree this decade, bolstering the unit overseeing rare-earth curbs ...

European Commission wary of China’s export control plans over key tech components

The EU executive was unable to confirm on Monday whether China had lifted all export controls on rare earths and Nexperia chips for European industries.View on euronews ...

China, EU hold ‘upgraded version’ of the China-EU export control dialogue mechanism meeting in Brussels: MOFCOM

China and EU trade officials held a dialogue on China-EU export control mechanism meeting in Brussels, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated on Monday. Jiang Qianliang, director general of Bureau ...

China blames Netherlands for chip supply tensions amid Nexperia standoff

In September the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, which is based in the Netherlands but owned by a Chinese company, ...

White House Says China Set to Restart Some Metals Exports to US

China agreed to allow US-bound exports of three critical metals including gallium as part of its trade truce, according to a White House statement, pointing to the removal of bans on such shipments.

China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips, European carmaker slams 'zero autonomy'

China's commerce ministry accused the Netherlands on Tuesday of not working with Beijing to resolve the dispute surrounding ...

Step by Step, How China Seized Control of Critical Minerals

China’s far-reaching rules already affect manufacturers of semiconductors, cars and many other products. They will soon ...

EU welcomes China's one-year rare earth export controls suspension; expert says message highlights EU reliance, concern

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic attends a joint press conference in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2025. File photo: Xinhua. The EU has welcomed China's decision to suspend its recentl ...