Friday, 19 June, 2026
Chokehold on AI: China Escalates Scrutiny Over Rare Metal Exports
By TechShots Studio
China, which controls roughly 70% of global indium production, has significantly tightened export checks on the raw metal. The quiet crackdown builds on existing restrictions covering indium phosphide—a material with no viable substitute in AI data center optical chips. Western buyers report sudden customs delays and unprecedented demands to disclose confidential end-user information.
Read full story at REUTERS