In what is seen as a significant countermove to the U.S. and others’ restrictions on high-end chips and chip-making equipment sales to China, Beijing has declared export restrictions Monday on products and materials containing gallium and germanium, potentially escalating an ongoing technology war with the United States.
China’s Clampdown On Semiconductor Metals: The export restrictions on gallium and germanium are seen as a part of Beijing’s strategy to gain a stronger position in the escalating tech war, as these metals are fundamental in various high-tech industries. These metals are critical in the production of semiconductors, 5G base stations and solar panels.
