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TAIPEI: Most rare earth materials used in Taiwan are supplied by Europe, the United States and Japan, but the impact of China’s new curbs on the semiconductor industry still needs to be assessed, the island’s economy ministry said on Sunday (Oct 12).China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Thursday, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for chip users as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead of mooted talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.Taiwan’s economy ministry said in a statement about China’s new rules that most rare-earth-related materials needed domestically are supplied…
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Bualoi made landfall on Monday in northern central Vietnam, bringing huge sea swells, strong winds…
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A North Korean minister said on Monday (Sep 29) in a rare address to the…
BEIJING’S MUTED RESPONSEChina did feel a need to respond following the publication of the report,…
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