# Export%20Controls
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The 'Median Line' Mirage: China Deploys Multi-Pronged Strategy to Counter Japanese Assertiveness
China is responding to Japan's increased naval activity and regional defense cooperation with a robust strategy of military transits and targeted economic sanctions. By squeezing Japanese defense supply chains and asserting a naval presence near the Japanese mainland, Beijing aims to neutralize Tokyo's strategic influence.
The Rare Earth Zero-Hour: Global Industry Races Against China’s Tightening Grip
As China enforces unprecedented export controls on rare earth elements and processing technologies, global industries—particularly automotive—face a critical shortage. Despite efforts by the U.S. and Japan to build alternative supply chains, China's dominance in the refining and magnet sectors creates a 'chokepoint' that could take over a decade to bypass.