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Japan’s reserves of the critical rare earth element yttrium are set to run out; it seeks U.S. help urging China to ease controls. How much impact would this have on Japan?

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日本关键稀土钇储备将耗尽,求助美国敦促中方放宽管制,稀土将耗尽一事将对日方产生多大影响?

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Yttrium is a rare earth element used in advanced materials and various technologies.

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First recorded Oct 23, 2026, 1:19 AM CST · latest Oct 23, 2026, 1:21 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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