China Sanctions 10 US Defense, Rare Earth Firms Over Pentagon Blacklist (opens in new tab)

China imposed export controls on 10 US companies involved in defense and rare earths mining in response to Washington's blacklist of Chinese firms, Beijing said on Monday. Also, exporters are prohibited from providing dual-use items to the listed entities, China's commerce ministry said, adding that “any relevant export activities currently underway must cease immediately.” The move comes a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing, seeking to stabilize fraught relations during ta...