China bans certain rare earth and other exports to Japan for military purposes over Takaichi’s comments
- Posted on January 6, 2026
- By CNN
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China bans certain rare earth and other exports to Japan for military purposes over Takaichi’s comments
China has banned exports of some rare earth elements and other items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the Japanese prime minister’s recent remarks on Taiwan.
