China's Tungsten Exports to Japan Hit Zero from Feb to April Amid Strained Ties
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According to Kyodo News, China's exports of tungsten products to Japan completely halted from February to April 2024 due to deteriorating bilateral relations. Japanese companies like Sumitomo Electric Industries and Mitsubishi Materials are now forced to source from other countries at over three times the cost and are ramping up recycling efforts.
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- Q: What caused China's tungsten export halt?
- A: Deteriorating Japan-China relations. China controls tungsten as a dual-use material.
- Q: Which Japanese companies are affected?
- A: Sumitomo Electric and Mitsubishi Materials are the main affected companies, both changing suppliers and raising prices.
- Q: What are the future countermeasures?
- A: Sourcing from other countries like the US and strengthening recycling from used tools.