Beijing, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - EU firms rethinking China operations over rare earths curbs: lobby

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Beijing's stringent export controls on rare earths are driving a fundamental shift in how European firms think about their operations in China, a business lobby warned Tuesday. China dominates the global industry for rare earths, which are critical for making a wide range of products from everyday consumer electronics to equipment used in the defence sector. The country's leaders leveraged that strength in spectacular fashion last year, reaching......

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