According to the document, the restrictions imposed in December 2024 will be temporarily lifted from November 9, 2025, to November 27, 2026. This decision is made to promote stability in global supply chains and is based on the principles of mutual respect and benefit.
It is worth noting that earlier China imposed export restrictions on a number of strategically important materials, such as rare earth elements, graphite, and special alloys, in response to actions by the USA that limited Chinese companies' access to advanced semiconductor technologies.
Analysts believe that the temporary suspension of the ban may indicate China's desire to reduce tensions in trade relations with the USA and demonstrate a willingness for a "technological truce."
Gallium, germanium, and antimony play a key role in the military, space, and microelectronics industries, and China remains the world's largest supplier of these resources.
