China's rare-earth exports to Japan drop 80%, sending companies scrambling

Nikkei Asia | June 7, 2026, 1:04 p.m. | Original

BEIJING/TOKYO -- China's exports of rare earths to Japan have plunged more than 80% on the year in March and April, prompting Japanese companies to seek alternative sources such as Australia and India.

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