China approves some rare earth export licenses

China's Ministry of Commerce: China will approve applications for compliant rare earth export licenses

2025-06-06 14:39:01 People's Daily Overseas Edition

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 5 (Reporter Xie Xiyao) He Yongqian, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, answered questions from reporters at a regular press conference held on the 5th, saying that rare earth and other related items have obvious dual-use attributes, and it is an international practice to impose export controls on them. The Chinese government reviews applications for export licenses related to dual-use items according to relevant laws and regulations. It approves applications that meet these regulations to promote convenient and compliant trade.

Information source: People's Daily Overseas Edition