China's heavy rare earth tap stays closed for Japan in June | Reuters

China has maintained zero or near-zero exports of critical rare earths (gallium, dysprosium, terbium, yttrium) to Japan since November 2025, enforcing export controls triggered by Japanese PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Japanese manufacturers in magnets, semiconductors, and aerospace are facing supply shortages that threaten broader economic impact.

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