China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US
The suspension takes effect from Sunday until 27 November, 2026, the ministry said in a statement
The flag of China is placed next to the elements of gallium and germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo
China has suspended a ban on approving exports of "dual-use items" related to gallium, germanium, antimony and super-hard materials to the US, the commerce ministry said on Sunday.
The suspension takes effect from Sunday until 27 November, 2026, the ministry said in a statement.
The ministry announced the ban in December 2024.
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The ministry also suspended the stricter end-user and end-use purpose checks for exports of dual-use graphite to the US, which were announced alongside the ban.
