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  1. China restricted critical mineral exports to Japan, prompting Japan to join a G7 pledge to reduce reliance on foreign sources.

China tightens rare earth export controls on Japan, specifically targeting defense supply chains and forcing recovery efforts.

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China tightens rare earth export controls on Japan, specifically targeting defense supply chains and forcing recovery efforts.

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  1. China restricts rare earth supplies to Japan, escalating trade tensions.1 source
  2. China imposes export controls targeting subsidiaries of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.Sub-event
  3. Controls target Japan's defense supply chains, forcing the country into rare earth recovery efforts.1 source

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