China Imposes Export Controls on Key Chip-Making Materials in Retaliation to US and Europe

China has imposed export controls on two essential raw materials for chip manufacturing, gallium and germanium, in retaliation to the US and Europe's restrictions on chip exports to China.

The move is part of the global battle for control over chipmaking technology, which is vital for various industries.

China is the world's largest gallium producer and a leading exporter of germanium.

The new policy requires exporters to obtain special permission from the state to ship these materials out of the country.

The announcement comes days after the Dutch government announced new restrictions on exports of some semiconductor equipment, drawing an angry response from Beijing.