Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answers questions from journalists about the export control measures on Chinese heavy rare earths.

On June 7th, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters regarding the export control measures on heavy rare earths. The spokesperson stated that as Siasun Robot & Automation, new energy vehicles, and other industries develop, the demand for heavy rare earths in the civilian sector is continuing to grow in various countries. China, as a responsible major country, fully considers the reasonable demands and concerns of other countries in the civilian sector and reviews export permit applications for rare earth-related items in accordance with the law and regulations. A certain number of compliant applications have been approved in accordance with the law, and efforts will be made to strengthen the approval process for compliant applications. China is willing to further strengthen communication and dialogue on export controls with relevant countries to promote convenient and compliant trade. Original text: Ministry of Commerce Spokesperson on Export Control Measures for Heavy Rare Earths Answers Reporters' Questions Question: Many countries have expressed concerns about China's export control measures on China Rare Earth Resources And Technology recently. What measures will China take to respond to the concerns of various parties? Rare earth-related items have dual military and civilian uses, and implementing export controls on them is in line with international practices. China implements export controls on rare earth-related items in accordance with the law to better safeguard national security and interests, fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, and demonstrate a consistent stance of upholding world peace and regional stability. As Siasun Robot & Automation, new energy vehicles, and other industries develop, we have also noticed that the demand for heavy rare earths in the civilian sector is continuously growing in various countries. As a responsible major country, China fully considers the reasonable demands and concerns of other countries in the civilian sector and reviews export permit applications for rare earth-related items in accordance with the law and regulations. A certain number of compliant applications have been approved in accordance with the law, and efforts will be made to strengthen the approval process for compliant applications. China is willing to further strengthen communication and dialogue on export controls with relevant countries to promote convenient and compliant trade. This article is compiled from the Ministry of Commerce, edited by GMTEight: Chen Wenfang.