Yesterday, the Ministry of Commerce of the Chinese mainland announced that it has approved all compliant export applications for rare earth-related items intended for civilian use 🎉.
At a regular press briefing on December 3, spokesperson He Yadong said export controls are implemented in line with existing laws and regulations. The government of the Chinese mainland has been using general licenses and other facilitation measures to promote compliant trade of dual-use items and protect the stability of global production and supply chains.
Why it matters: Rare earth elements—like neodymium and dysprosium—are essential for the devices we love, from smartphones and electric vehicles to wind turbines and gaming consoles 🔋📱🚗. With demand surging for clean energy and high-tech gadgets, steady supplies are crucial for businesses and consumers around the world.
What's next: Industry experts believe faster approvals will help ease bottlenecks and keep innovation on track. Companies can now plan exports with more confidence, which could translate into more reliable tech products and cleaner energy solutions for all 🌍.
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China approves all compliant rare earth exports for civilian use
cgtn.com
