Chinese Tungsten Export Restrictions Affect Hobby Industry
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 18:40 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
China's restrictions on tungsten exports have had a significant impact on the global hobby industry, which relies heavily on this material for crafting. Nikkei Asia reports the restrictions are part of China's efforts to control its resources.
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