China announced on Tuesday the decision to strengthen export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan, in accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations including the Export Control Law of China.

China is set to tighten controls on silver exports from Thursday, extending its oversight over a metal that has traditionally been treated as an ordinary commodity but is increasingly viewed as strategically important to global industry and defense supply chains.

Silver prices surge as China restricts exports and global inventories drop 70%. Physical supply gaps widen amid rising industrial demand.

China implemented stringent export control policies on silver, iron, and antimony—critical materials for advanced technology industries—on New Year’s Day. Silver, tungsten, and antimony will be managed by designating state-approved export companies every two years,

China on Tuesday named the companies that will be able to export tungsten, antimony and silver during the 2026 and 2027 period, metals Beijing deems as critical to support its own industries.