Western companies say China is demanding sensitive business information to secure rare earths and magnets, raising concerns about potential misuse of data and exposure of trade secrets.
Beijing’s commerce ministry is asking for production details and confidential lists of customers as part of its export approval process for critical minerals and magnets, according to multiple companies and official guidelines.
China dominates the processing of rare earths and manufacturing of the magnets in which they are used.
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