China

China Enacts Official Ban on Semiconductor Raw Material Exports

In a significant development, China has officially instituted a ban on the export of two essential minerals required for semiconductor chip production: gallium and germanium. This prohibition is underscored by the export data for these minerals, which recorded zero exports in August 2023. According to China’s most recent customs data, no shipments of either product…

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China

China Economic Woes: A Mix of Property and Demographics

China economic slowdown has turned global attention as its growth engine falters. Recent events, including property market troubles, rising local government debt, and demographic challenges, have converged to create a multifaceted crisis that is straining the country’s economic stability.  Economic Role Reversal: Long hailed as a driver of global growth, China Economic now faces troubles….

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