China Declines to Confirm Rare Earth Supply Resumption to US, Defers to Authorities
On September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun declined to confirm whether China has resumed rare earth supplies to the US, as alleged by a US official. He repeatedly deferred specific questions to Chinese competent authorities. Guo stated China remains committed to stable global critical mineral supply chains and urged joint implementation of head-of-state consensus. He also clarified that China's export controls on dual-use items to Japan target military applications to curb remilitarization.
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China Says It Is Committed to Stable Global Supply of Critical Minerals
On September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. A New York Times reporter asked about a US official's claim that China had not fully restored rare earth supplies despite previous summit promises. Guo declined to answer the specific question, directing the reporter to China's competent authorities. He stated that China is consistently committed to maintaining the stability and security of global critical mineral supply chains. Guo added that China and the US should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and maintain the stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations. The response did not confirm or deny the US official's assertion about incomplete rare earth supply restoration.
China Says It Works to Keep Critical Mineral Supply Chains Stable and Secure
On September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. A New York Times reporter asked about a U.S. official's claim that China has not fully resumed rare earth supplies despite previous summit promises. Guo Jiakun declined to comment on the specific allegation, directing the reporter to ask Chinese competent authorities. He reiterated that China is consistently committed to maintaining the stability and security of global critical mineral supply chains. Guo added that China and the U.S. should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and maintain the stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations. The response was reported by Beijing Daily and aggregated by financial data platform Jin10.
Read sourceChina Says It Is Committed to Stable Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains
On September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that China is consistently committed to maintaining the stability and security of global critical minerals supply chains. He emphasized that China and the United States should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and maintain the stable development of Sino-US economic and trade relations. The remarks were made in response to a question about critical minerals supply chains, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. The statement underscores China's position on the strategic importance of critical minerals and its desire for cooperative management of related trade issues with the US.
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China Says Rare Earth Export Limits on Japan Aim to Halt Remilitarization, Not Disrupt Supply Chains
On September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a New York Times question about whether China's rare earth export restrictions on Japan, which have impacted US supply chains, would be discussed at the upcoming China-US summit in Washington. Guo declined to elaborate on the summit agenda but clarified that China's export controls on dual-use items to Japan are legally based and specifically target military applications and any exports that could enhance Japan's military capabilities. He stated the measures are intended to stop Japan's 'remilitarization' and nuclear ambitions. Guo reaffirmed that China's position on maintaining the stability and security of global critical mineral supply chains remains unchanged, and that all parties have a responsibility to play a constructive role in this regard. The response did not confirm or deny whether the issue would be raised at the summit.
Read sourceChina Foreign Ministry Deflects Question on Rare Earth Export Restrictions to Competent Authorities
On September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. When asked by a New York Times reporter whether China has implemented the resumption of rare earth supplies to the US, and whether China would agree to extend the November 10 deadline for expanding rare earth export restrictions, Guo declined to answer directly. He stated that specific questions should be directed to China's competent authorities. Guo reiterated that China is committed to maintaining the stability and security of global critical mineral supply chains, and that China and the US should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state to maintain the stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations. The report originates from The Paper and is republished by East Money.
Read sourceChina Defers on Confirming Rare Earth Supply Resumption to US, Defers to Authorities
On September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun declined to confirm whether China has implemented the resumption of rare earth supplies to the United States, as reported by The New York Times. During a routine press conference, Guo stated that China is committed to maintaining the stability and security of global critical mineral supply chains and that both China and the US should jointly implement the important consensus reached by their leaders to maintain stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations. When pressed by a New York Times reporter on whether China would extend the November 10 deadline for expanding rare earth export restrictions, Guo repeatedly deferred the specific questions to China's competent authorities, declining to provide a direct answer. The report originates from East Money's industry and economy section, citing The Paper and First Financial sources.
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