New Chinese Whistleblower System Restricts Strategic Mineral Gray Market Sourcing
China's new export whistleblower mechanism ends informal mineral supply routes and raises compliance and tracing costs for buyers.
China Imposes Dual Use Export Controls Restricting Sourcing to Japan
New Chinese dual use controls on advanced minerals and technologies to Japan force immediate supply chain audits and re sourcing.
New Federal Export Control Rule Expands Liability for Sourcing Teams
Sourcing teams must audit subsidiary ownership to avoid heavy export penalties when the delayed rule takes effect in November.
China Rare Earth Export Deadline Forces Electronics Supply Chain Audits
Electronics buyers must audit component rare earth content before the November export control waiver expires.
China Export Controls on Antimony Raise Global Supply Sourcing Risks
China limits antimony exports starting September 15 forcing immediate risk assessments for battery and electronics buyers.
China Export Ban Targets Ten United States Defense and Mineral Firms
Beijing bans dual-use sales to ten target firms, blocking China-origin raw materials and forcing alternate sourcing paths.
Expiry of Chinese Graphite Export Suspension Forces Battery Supply Realignment
China's temporary export control suspension for graphite and battery materials expires in November, ending licensing relief.
New Chinese Decrees Prohibit Unapproved Supplier Audits and Information Collection
New Chinese decrees make supply chain due diligence required by Western law illegal within China, creating a compliance clash.