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China will impose export controls on gallium and germanium, both used in the making of semiconductors and other electronic components, starting next month to safeguard national security and interests, two ministries announced on Monday.
"In order to safeguard national security and interests, with the approval of the State Council, it is decided to implement export controls on items related to gallium and germanium," the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said in a notice.
According to the notice, starting on August 1, items meeting certain characteristics shall not be exported without approval. The ministries listed eight items related to gallium, and six items related to germanium.