Rare earths • Table.Briefings

June 26th, 2025

Rare earths: EU representatives in Beijing demand concessions.

At a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, EU representatives pressed for a solution to export controls on rare-earth magnets.

By Leonardo Pape

News

June 26th, 2025

Lithium: China could become the world's largest producer in 2026.

China could replace Australia as the world's largest lithium producer in 2026. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing also aims for faster "approval of compliant rare-earth export applications."

By Ning Wang

News

June 12th, 2025

Rare earths: Authorities apparently demand trade secrets for export licenses.

According to media reports, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce requires companies to provide sensitive business information to obtain export licenses for rare earths and magnets.

By Manuel Changming Liu

News

June 12th, 2025

Myanmar: Militias to secure access to rare earths.

New rare earth mines are being built in eastern Myanmar under the protection of an armed militia. China is using the mining areas in Shan State to secure its supply of strategically important raw materials – despite ongoing unrest in the region.

By Amelie Richter

Feature

June 11th, 2025

London talks: Why China sees itself as the winner

China and the USA both presented their negotiations in London as a success. However, nothing really tangible has yet been formulated. Beijing should nevertheless leave the meeting with a good feeling.

By Marcel Grzanna

News

June 9th, 2025

Rare earths: China eases exports restrictions to the EU.

Following talks with EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič, China has signaled its willingness to negotiate. However, Beijing does not want to scrap its export controls altogether.

By Emily Kossak

Interview

June 9th, 2025

Jürgen Hardt: 'Our China policy is too naive'

Jürgen Hardt, foreign policy spokesman for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, discusses the Chinese concentration of power, Germany's dependency, and the urgency of creating a better interplay between business and politics.

By Angela Köckritz

News

June 5th, 2025

Critical raw materials: New approval procedure slows down exports.

Chinese export controls on rare earths are causing problems for companies and politicians. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs has urged companies to become more involved in raw materials activities.

By Marcel Grzanna

News

June 4th, 2025

Rare earths: Commission presents strategic mining sites in third countries.

To reduce dependence on China for rare earths, the European Commission has presented new raw materials projects outside Europe. EU Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič warned of a worrying situation in the European automotive and industrial sectors.

By Amelie Richter

News

June 3rd, 2025

German Automotive Association: Export controls become a problem for German companies.

China's export restrictions have become a challenge for German car manufacturers. The German Automotive Association calls for the issue to be raised "emphatically" with the government in Beijing.

By Emily Kossak