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Chinese exports of rare earth to Japan crater after PM's Taiwan remark
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Chinese exports of the rare earth element yttrium to Japan have dropped by 98% from January to September 2026 following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, highlighting increasing supply risks for Japan's semiconductor and other high-tech industries dependent on yttrium.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
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Your semiconductor and high-tech supply chains in Japan just hit a near blockade on yttrium from China, the dominant supplier. Secure alternative sources or develop stockpiles now before your production grinds to a halt.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 5 Nov 2026
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