China Defends Rare-Earth Export Controls
China defended itself again this week against accusations from the EU, the U.S. and others that Beijing is withholding exports of critical minerals and other rare earths (see 2505300002), saying it has a right to impose export controls on those items.
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Rare earths “have obvious dual-use attributes, and it is an internationally accepted practice to impose export controls on them,” a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said during a regularly scheduled June 5 press conference to answer reporters' questions, according to an unofficial translation. “The Chinese government reviews applications for export licenses related to dual-use items in accordance with laws and regulations, and will approve applications that meet the requirements to promote convenient and compliant trade.”