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- China has halted exports of gallium and germanium to Japan.
- China has increased shipments of rare earth magnets to Japan.
- In January–February 2026, Japan received no gallium or germanium after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested a military response to a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
- Beijing previously banned exports linked to Japan's military and suspended group tours and seafood imports.
