# China imposes temporary export ban on helium

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Podcast: [Headline News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/headline-news-207830)
Published: 2026-07-10T11:59:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2721047
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## Resource

China has imposed a temporary ban on helium exports. The gas is widely used in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, optical fiber production, and scientific research.

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