China restricts exports of key materials to Taiwan
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China, Taiwan
Taiwan
August 20, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 18/20/2026, 9:31:12 AM
China is restricting or delaying exports of germanium, quartz-based materials, and magnets to Taiwan. The move is creating supply chain bottlenecks for Taiwan's tech industry.
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