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# **China controls roughly 80% of global tungsten production.**

A statement by [**nikkeiasia**](https://dgw.tmarket.io/actors/01a1cbda-3244-7f33-842e-fb8f1a02a501), said on 2026-11-09. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

> *China controls roughly 80% of global production*

nikkeiasiaPublished 2026-11-09 [ Read source](https://t.me/nikkeiasia/22536)

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