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China Lifts Export Ban on Gallium and Germanium to the United States

The suspension allows shipments of the critical semiconductor materials to resume, easing previous trade restrictions between Beijing and Washington.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Gallium: A soft, silvery metal used in semiconductors, LEDs, and solar panels.
  • Germanium: A brittle metalloid used in fiber optics, infrared optics, and semiconductor electronics.
  • Export Ban: A government-imposed restriction prohibiting the shipment of specific goods to certain countries.