Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on September 21. The “New York Times” reporter asked that the rare earth export restrictions imposed by China to Japan this year have affected the US supply chain. Will the US-China summit in Washington later this week also discuss this issue? “Regarding the first meeting between China and the US, I have just explained the relevant situation.” Guo Jiakun said. On the issue of rare earth export restrictions, Guo Jiakun said that China targets all dual-use items according to law and regulations, prohibits exports to Japan for military use and anything that helps enhance Japan's military strength, with the aim of stopping Japan's “re-militarization” and attempts to possess nuclear weapons. China's position on maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain for critical minerals has not changed, and all parties are responsible for playing a constructive role in this regard.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on September 21. The “New York Times” reporter asked that the rare earth export restrictions imposed by China to Japan this year have affected the US supply chain. Will the US-China summit in Washington later this week also discuss this issue? “Regarding the first meeting between China and the US, I have just explained the relevant situation.” Guo Jiakun said. On the issue of rare earth export restrictions, Guo Jiakun said that China targets all dual-use items according to law and regulations, prohibits exports to Japan for military use and anything that helps enhance Japan's military strength, with the aim of stopping Japan's “re-militarization” and attempts to possess nuclear weapons. China's position on maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain for critical minerals has not changed, and all parties are responsible for playing a constructive role in this regard.