The country imports over 85 percent of its demand for the noble gas important for chip production
China imposes export ban on helium to secure domestic supply
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China wants to avoid exporters using the high helium prices on the market, selling the gas there and thus endangering the domestic supply. According to the experts of the analyst group Trivium China, the People's Republic of China imports more than 85 percent of its helium needs. Russia as another country of origin had introduced export restrictions on the noble gas in April.
Furthermore, The temporary decision to ban the export of helium serves to ensure domestic supply, he said. Helium is an important component in the manufacturing process of computer chips because it is needed to cool the chips and keep them clean in production. The demand for high-performance chips in particular has risen strongly due to the booming development of artificial intelligence.
In addition, The People's Republic is an important importer of the noble gas, said the spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce He Yadong in Beijing. Beijing announced the measure last Friday. The aim is to secure domestic supply, Beijing says.
Moreover, The background is to secure your own supply.
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China wants to avoid exporters using the high helium prices on the market, selling the gas there and thus endangering the domestic supply.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAccording to the experts of the analyst group Trivium China, the People's Republic of China imports more than 85 percent of its helium needs.
reliability low1/3 sourcesRussia as another country of origin had introduced export restrictions on the noble gas in April.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe temporary decision to ban the export of helium serves to ensure domestic supply, he said.
reliability low1/3 sourcesHelium is an important component in the manufacturing process of computer chips because it is needed to cool the chips and keep them clean in production.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe demand for high-performance chips in particular has risen strongly due to the booming development of artificial intelligence.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe People's Republic is an important importer of the noble gas, said the spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce He Yadong in Beijing.
reliability low1/3 sourcesBeijing announced the measure last Friday.
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The aim is to secure domestic supply, Beijing says
according to Handelsblatt – PolitikThe background is to secure your own supply.
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According to Trivium, China wants to avoid exporters taking advantage of the high helium prices on the market, selling the gas there and thus reducing domestic demand
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideAccording to the experts of the analyst group Trivium China, the People's Republic of China imports more than 85 percent of its helium needs.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideRussia as another country of origin had introduced export restrictions on the noble gas in April.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideThe temporary decision to ban the export of helium serves to ensure domestic supply, he said.
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideHelium is an important component in the manufacturing process of computer chips because it is used to cool the chips and keep them clean
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