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China's Gallium Power Shakes Global Semiconductor Markets

4/4/2025

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China's dominance in gallium production is sending shockwaves through the global semiconductor and battery markets, particularly alarming Japan. With U.S. sanctions fueling fierce competition for vital resources, Japan's gallium imports from China have plummeted by nearly 85%. This drastic decline threatens crucial international supply chains and heightens tensions in the race for resources.

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China's dominance in gallium production is sending shockwaves through the global semiconductor and battery markets, particularly alarming Japan. With U.S. sanctions fueling fierce competition for vital resources, Japan's gallium imports from China have plummeted by nearly 85%. This drastic decline threatens crucial international supply chains and heightens tensions in the race for resources.