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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BERLIN, July 4 (Xinhua) — Rare earth metal exports have never been a problem in China-Europe relations and should not become one, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said at a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul here on Thursday.
Responding to a question about European companies’ concerns about China’s export controls on rare earth metals, Wang Yi stressed that any country has the sovereign right to impose necessary regulations on dual-use (military and civilian) goods and bears international responsibility for doing so. According to the head of the Foreign Ministry, China’s policy is in line with international practice and contributes to ensuring global peace and stability.
He stressed that the normal demand of European businesses will be met as long as export control rules are followed and due procedures are followed. Wang Yi noted that Chinese authorities have also set up an expedited mechanism to facilitate export operations with European companies.
Certain forces are deliberately inflating this issue in relations between China and Europe, guided by hidden motives, the minister emphasized. –0–