Beijing Set to Prolong Rare-Earth Curbs, Economic Retaliation Against Tokyo: Analysts

Beijing Set to Prolong Rare-Earth Curbs, Economic Retaliation Against Tokyo: Analysts Beijing is using rare-earth export uncertainty as a coercive tool against Tokyo, with experts anticipating further economic retaliation. China has placed Japanese entities on export control and watch lists, citing Japan’s alleged “remilitarization.” This follows a measure tightening restrictions on critical materials exports to Japan, despite a recent slight increase in rare-earth permanent magnet exports to Japan in April.

• China’s manipulation of rare-earth exports serves as a coercive tool against Japan.
• Experts warn of further economic retaliation from China.
• China has placed 20 Japanese entities on an export control list and 20 more on a watch list.
• This action is China’s response to Japan’s alleged “remilitarization.”
• A measure issued in February tightened restrictions on rare-earth and critical material exports to Japan.
• China’s rare-earth permanent magnet exports to Japan saw a 2.5 percent increase in April from March, following a significant decline in March.