Beijing, January 12 (Reporters Huang Yuqin and Zeng Yue) – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference on January 12.
A reporter asked: Officials from the G7 and other countries are meeting in the United States to discuss rare earth supply chain issues. Furthermore, Japanese media reports indicate that Japanese companies are experiencing difficulties securing civilian rare earth supplies. What is China's comment on this?
Mao Ning: China's strengthening of export controls on dual-use items to Japan is entirely legitimate, reasonable, and lawful in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation. China's position on maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain for critical minerals remains unchanged. At the same time, we also believe that all parties have a responsibility to play a constructive role in this regard. (End)
