➀ China has extended its export controls to include antimony, a critical semiconductor material, following previous controls on gallium and germanium. ➁ Antimony is used in various applications including semiconductors, solar cells, and as a flame retardant. ➂ The move is seen as a strategic countermeasure against Western semiconductor export restrictions, leveraging China's significant global reserves and production of antimony.
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