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China just slapped a temporary helium export ban — a move that could shake up global tech and medical supply chains. Helium, vital for chip manufacturing and MRI machines, has already been in short supply due to geopolitical tensions in Iran, pushing prices higher. China’s action appears aimed at securing helium for its booming domestic chip industry, part of its broader push for tech self-sufficiency. While not a political flex, the move underscores how fragile global supply chains have become — and how a single country’s resource strategy can ripple across industries worldwide.

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