Summary
The country produces only about 1.6% of the world’s helium but imports over 80% of its needs.
The restriction follows reduced shipments from another major supplier, Russia.
Key Points
3 points1
China's helium production is roughly 1.6% of worldwide output.
2
More than 80% of the helium used in China is imported.
3
A temporary export ban has been announced to manage the shortage.
New Words to Learn
8 wordstemporary
lasting only for a short time
export
sending something to another country to sell
ban
a rule that stops something from happening
helium
a very light gas used in balloons and scientific equipment
supply
the amount of something that is available
restriction
a rule that limits or controls something
import
bringing something in from another country
produce
to make or create something
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