Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on December 9. A Reuters reporter asked a question. Recently, a number of European leaders visited China and expressed concern about China's supply of rare earths to Europe. Are these visits aimed at seeking a commitment from the Chinese side to ensure the supply of rare earths in Europe, or a promise to issue a general rare earth license? Second problem, Japanese media reported that China's exports of rare earths to Japan were delayed due to a diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Guo Jiakun said that the competent Chinese authorities have explained the export control work of rare earth-related items several times, and China is dealing with related issues according to law and regulations.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on December 9. A Reuters reporter asked a question. Recently, a number of European leaders visited China and expressed concern about China's supply of rare earths to Europe. Are these visits aimed at seeking a commitment from the Chinese side to ensure the supply of rare earths in Europe, or a promise to issue a general rare earth license? Second problem, Japanese media reported that China's exports of rare earths to Japan were delayed due to a diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Guo Jiakun said that the competent Chinese authorities have explained the export control work of rare earth-related items several times, and China is dealing with related issues according to law and regulations.