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China bars exports of dual-use goods to 14 EU entities
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Fusion42 · 26 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has banned exports of dual-use goods to 14 EU entities, including Rheinmetall and Vigo Photonics, in retaliation for the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia. The move restricts access to critical materials including rare earths essential for semiconductors and defence systems.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors and Defense Tech, and 12 sources have reported it between 24 Jul 2026 and 28 Jul 2026.
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If you're a European deeptech founder using Chinese rare earths or advanced materials, your supply just got cut off without warning. You need an alternative source this week, or your product roadmap stops.
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12 sources · first reported 24 Jul 2026 · latest 28 Jul 2026
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