The embassy said India’s export restrictions interact with China.

India is interacting with the Chinese government to navigate export restrictions on vineyards, a key mineral used to make semiconductors, fiber optic cables and solar panels. |Photo source: Reuters

India is interacting with the Chinese government to navigate export restrictions on vineyards, a key mineral used to make semiconductors, fiber optic cables and solar panels. Export restrictions on the element (more than its annual output from China) may lead to friction between electronics manufacturing and other industries that require the element.

Response from HinduIndia’s embassy in Beijing listed the only factor among Indian industry participants as China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements (REES). Germanium is not listed as REE, and this category includes 17 heavy metals, and China has a practical monopoly in refining.

Last November, vineyards and glycerol exports to the United States were largely banned, and a year ago, “export licenses” from other countries were placed under “export licenses.” India does not make germanium and relies entirely on imported elements. According to a 2024 report by Financial Daily, India is relying on UAE suppliers to import germanium, a process that has expanded costs for Indian importers.

The Beijing Embassy declined to disclose specific statements and meetings on the issue. The embassy said in response: “This matter was linked to various departments/departments on the Chinese side during formal communication and meetings.” Hindu.

An industry expert said germanium oxide is used for the “preformed core” of fiber optic cables. “Preform is a solid cylinder of glass used to draw optical fibers in a dedicated furnace.”

While relations with China have cooled in recent months, the country is reportedly thwarting certain projects with export routes and even travel restrictions. For example, Apple, Inc reportedly. The iPhone contract maker Foxconn was blocked from allowing personnel to arrive from China to India, while recently, mobile heavy machines needed to make phones.

“I guess these are issues related to Foxconn and several other private entities in India, so they will look at it.” Foreign Affairs spokesman Randhir Jaiswal responded to a January inquiry about the restrictions.