China defends export controls on Japan over rare earth yttrium
Briefing by News4U · First published
China says curbs on yttrium exports to Japan aim to stop re-militarization and nuclear ambitions.
On 21 October, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing is enforcing export controls on yttrium to Japan in line with laws and regulations to curb Japan’s re-militarization and nuclear ambitions. [1] [2]
Mao added that China’s stance on maintaining the stability and security of global critical-mineral supply chains remains unchanged and urged all parties to play a constructive role. [1] [2]
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