The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday that it will suspend the second clause of Announcement No. 46 of 2024, which placed stringent export controls on certain dual-use materials destined for the United States. Effective immediately and lasting until Nov. 27, 2026, the suspension lifts a de facto ban on gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials, while easing strict end-user and end-use checks on graphite shipments.
This clause had originally prohibited these exports in principle and required tighter scrutiny of end-users and end-use purposes—especially for graphite. The temporary reprieve gives U.S. buyers greater clarity and access for the next two years.
For entrepreneurs, supply-chain managers and tech startups, this policy window may offer time to adjust sourcing strategies. Students and activists tracking global trade will watch how these shifts ripple through sustainable technology projects and industrial collaborations.
Market watchers say prices and distribution patterns for these specialized items could fluctuate as demand and supply dynamics evolve. Stakeholders across industries and regions will be closely monitoring this balance of trade, technology and diplomacy.
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China eases control measures on dual-use items export to U.S.
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