Wang Yi: Rare earths will not become a problem between China and Europe

On July 4, local time, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, met with reporters in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Wadefuer and answered questions on the spot. In response to a reporter's question about European companies' concerns about China's export control of rare earths, Wang Yi said that the implementation of necessary controls on dual-use items is the exercise of sovereignty by all countries and is also an international obligation. China's policy is in line with international practice and conducive to maintaining world peace and stability. Rare earth exports have never been and should not be an issue between China and the EU. As long as export control regulations are observed and necessary procedures are followed, the normal needs of European companies will be guaranteed. The Chinese authorities have also set up a "fast track" for European companies. Some people deliberately hype up this matter between China and the EU for ulterior motives.