China''s New Graphite Restrictions
On October 20, in response to the widened U.S. semiconductor controls, China announced a new set of export restrictions on certain graphite products, which are key for EV battery
Read MoreOn October 20, in response to the widened U.S. semiconductor controls, China announced a new set of export restrictions on certain graphite products, which are key for EV battery
Read MoreThe Trump administration is debating whether to ban Chinese-made "cellular modules" as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) intensifies its broader crackdown on Chinese
Read MoreBEIJING, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- China''s Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that it has decided to impose anti-circumvention measures on certain optical fiber imports originating in the United States,
Read MoreChina''s Optical Communication Market Trends in 2025 China''s optical communication market is poised for another leap forward in 2025. Driven by the
Read MoreThe FCC ban would cause enormous disruption to the supply chains of most US-bound goods that require cellular modules.
Read MoreIntroduction Since 2018, the U.S. government has sought to strengthen U.S. export controls to restrict the PRC''s access to advanced semiconductor ("chip") technologies and ability to
Read MoreThis is a translation of China''s catalog of prohibited and restricted exports, as updated in July 2025. This catalog, along with China''s two dual-use
Read MoreAs the US and China continue to clash over geopolitics and critical materials supply, industry sources say China''s restrictions on indium phosphide (InP) substrates for optical
Read MoreWestern chip export controls have had some success in that they briefly set back China''s developmental efforts in semiconductors, albeit at some
Read MoreBan under debate: The Trump administration is weighing adding Chinese cellular module makers to the FCC's Covered List, which would block their sale in the U.S. Supply chain risks: Chinese
Read MoreChinese firms control over 70% of the global cellular module market, making any potential FCC restrictions a major supply chain threat to connected electronics.
Read MoreOptics company leaders share their thoughts on the critical material export ban from China to the U.S., and how it is impacting optics manufacturers.
Read MoreOn July 3, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that the export of gallium and germanium, two elements used in producing chips, solar
Read MoreChina has criticized the latest round of new rules by saying that it will "disrupt the international semiconductor market as well as cooperation among enterprises."
Read MoreChina hit back with its own tariff hikes, but excluded many items crucial for its own economy. It sanctioned certain companies, especially defense contractors doing
Read MoreChina announced on Tuesday a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential
Read MoreThe United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China''s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies,
Read MoreJukan (@jukan05). 138 likes 11 replies. >>Supply shortage specialty optical fiber prices spike 10x • Q1 export volumes across multiple optical fiber, optical cable, and optical module product
Read MoreWashington Should Tighten Export Controls on Chipmaking Technology China''s new ban shows both confidence and constraint, with new
Read MoreChina has responded assertively to the U.S. semiconductor restrictions by leveraging regulatory, economic, and strategic measures to counter the impact
Read MoreOn December 3, 2024, Chinese Commerce Ministry announced an export ban on critical materials like gallium, germanium, and antimony, citing national security concerns.
Read MoreThe report discusses the history of optical component and module manufacturing in China and analyses challenges ahead. It includes a companion spreadsheet
Read MoreGaps in knowledge often lead to polarized views - either people maintain blind optimism about China''s ability to conquer the "chip" challenge, or express
Read MoreChina will impose tariffs up to 78.2% on U.S. optical fibre imports from September 4, targeting companies like Corning and Drake Communications. These anti-circumvention tariffs
Read MoreUS officials issued a new ban on the export of high-performance GPU chips to China, concerned at their apparent use by the Chinese military,
Read MoreWhat are optical modules, why are they so critical and which Chinese makers'' stocks are soaring?
Read MoreThe Chinese government has slammed America''s introduction of fresh export controls on US-made semiconductors that Washington fears Beijing could
Read MoreThe Chinese Commerce Ministry announced its measures after the U.S. government ordered a slew of new measures meant to prevent sales to China of certain types
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