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China asserts jurisdiction over Japanese and German firms, bans rare earth exports to…

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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On October 23, 2026, China expanded economic pressure by asserting extraterritorial jurisdiction over firms in Japan and Germany. China also banned the export of rare earth technology to Australia.

From tribune.com.pk

Why it matters

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This action is part of a larger critical minerals war where China uses its dominant supply chain position to leverage trade. The assertion of jurisdiction targets third-country companies exporting components to the US that contain 0.1% or more of key Chinese heavy rare earths.

From tribune.com.pk

Who's involved

  • ChinaAsserted extraterritorial jurisdiction and banned rare earth technology exports.
  • JapanIs a target of China's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
  • EuropeContains German firms targeted by China's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • JapanSpeculative

    Japan might face regulatory risk affecting the revenue of its firms due to China's jurisdiction.

  • VietnamSpeculative

    Vietnam may benefit from increased competitive manufacturing opportunity as US firms diversify supply chains.

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