{"id":333812,"date":"2025-04-22T19:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=333812"},"modified":"2025-04-23T17:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:39:19","slug":"china-restricts-rare-earth-exports-affecting-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/china-restricts-rare-earth-exports-affecting-india\/","title":{"rendered":"China restricts rare earth exports affecting India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post China restricts rare earth exports affecting India has been created, based on the article \u201cWhy did China block exports of rare earth elements?<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 22 April 2025. China restricts rare earth exports affecting India.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper2-International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>:\u00a0 The U.S.\u2013China trade war has intensified after China imposed export controls on rare earth elements (REEs). These elements are vital for global industries, including electronics and defence. The move affects global supply chains and has prompted responses from countries like India.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on RARE EARTH MINERALS<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

Understanding Rare Earth Elements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. What Are Rare Earths?<\/strong>
    \nREEs are 17 chemical elements found in the earth\u2019s crust. They are not rare in quantity but are hard to extract and purify. Countries like China, India, Myanmar, Australia, and Japan<\/strong> have natural reserves.<\/li>\n
  2. Targeted Elements and Their Uses<\/strong>
    \nChina’s export restrictions target seven REEs<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n