China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US

09-11-2025 11:49 HKT

The flag of China is placed next to the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. (Reuters)

China has suspended a ban on approving exports of "dual-use items" related to gallium, germanium, antimony and super-hard materials to the U.S., the commerce ministry said on Sunday.

The suspension takes effect from Sunday until November 27, 2026, the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry announced the ban in December 2024.

(Reuters)

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