US mulls new curbs as war over access to high-tech microchips escalates
\nBEIJING
\nChina will control exports of some metals widely used in the semiconductor industry, its commerce ministry announced on Monday, the latest salvo in an escalating war over access to high-tech microchips between Beijing and the United States.
\nThe controls, which China said were aimed at protecting national security and interests, will require exporters to seek permission to ship some gallium and germanium products.
\nThe move to manage exports of the rare elements that Beijing classifies as strategic, comes as Washington mulls new restrictions on the shipment of high-tech microchips to China, according to media reports.
\nThe United States and the Netherlands are also set to deliver a one-two punch to China\u2019s chipmakers this summer by further restricting sales of chipmaking equipment, part of efforts to prevent their technology from being used to strengthen China\u2019s military.
\nChina\u2019s controls, to take effect from August 1, will apply to eight gallium-related products: gallium antimonide, gallium arsenide, gallium metal, gallium nitride, gallium oxide, gallium phosphide, gallium selenide and indium gallium arsenide.
\nThey will also apply to six germanium products: germanium dioxide, germanium epitaxial growth substrate, germanium ingot, germanium metal, germanium tetrachloride and zinc germanium phosphide.
\nExporters will need to go through procedures to obtain export licences, China\u2019s commerce ministry said in a statement.
\nAnyone exporting these products without permission and those who export in excess of the permitted volumes will be punished, it said.
\nGermanium is also used in infrared technology, fibre optic cables and solar cells.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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