# China’s Rare Earth Chokehold Hits Datacenters

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chinas-rare-earth-chokehold-hits-datacenters/  
Published: 2026-08-29  
Updated: 2026-08-29  
Author: Ankush Mallick

China’s rare earth exports have cratered, with yttrium shipments plummeting 75 percent. This isn’t just geopolitical noise; it’s an infrastructure crisis. Essential for fiber optics and server-grade capacitors, these materials are the lifeblood of modern AI racks. As a crucial November licensing review looms, global hyperscalers face a brutal reality: without these critical elements, the digital supply chain faces a total collapse.