EU unveils ‘double act’ plans to cut China dominance of critical supply lines for minerals, clean tech


The European Union has unveiled plans to cut China’s dominance of its critical supply lines, with officials warning that the clock is ticking for Europe to kick-start its industries of the future.

Chinese firms could see their exports to the EU slashed under proposed procurement rules that would put the squeeze on clean-tech providers from countries commanding market shares of greater than 65 per cent.

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