China moves to extend control over tech industry's critical rare earths
New laws restrict goods that are manufactured outside of China
Systems
9 Oct 2025 | 9
China has cemented its position not only as the global leader in PC production but also an avid consumer, with sales set to surge 13 per cent in 2012 - more than twice the worldwide average. The latest stats from market watcher IHS iSuppli predict shipments of 83.6 million units this year, up from 73.9 million units in 2011 …