China Defends Export Controls on Rare Earths to Japan
China’s Foreign Ministry says export license suspensions for rare earths to Japan are lawful, aiming to safeguard security and keep global critical mineral supply chains stable.
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China’s Foreign Ministry says export license suspensions for rare earths to Japan are lawful, aiming to safeguard security and keep global critical mineral supply chains stable.
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