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China says critical metals curbs 'not targeting' any country
China says critical metals curbs 'not targeting' any country

China's commerce ministry on Thursday said recent curbs on essential chip-making metals were not aimed at any specific country and that they did not represent a "ban on exports". "The Chinese government is not targeting any particular country in implementing these export controls," commerce ministry spokeswoman Shu Jueting said at a press briefing on Thursday.

Rubbish-clearing divers come to rescue of 'pearl of Kyrgyzstan'
Rubbish-clearing divers come to rescue of 'pearl of Kyrgyzstan'

On the shores of Lake Issyk Kul in mountainous Kyrgyzstan, a group of divers show off their haul for the day -- a boat engine, car tyres, bottles, clothes and plastic items. "So we decided to clean up the lake," said the diver, who estimates he has collected 20 tonnes of waste since creating his association "Clean Issyk Kul".

Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb on rare metals
Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb on rare metals

Taiwan's chip giant TSMC said Thursday it did not expect any direct effect on production from China's latest export controls on two rare metals essential for making semiconductors. "After evaluation, we do not expect the export restrictions on raw materials gallium and germanium will have any direct impact on TSMC's production," the company said in a statement.