China FM Spokesperson Guo Jiakun Defers on Rare Earth Export Deadline Extension
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At a regular press briefing on September 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun was asked by a New York Times reporter whether China has implemented the resumption of rare earth supplies to the United States. Guo declined to answer, stating that specific questions should be directed to China's competent authorities. He reiterated 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 the two heads of state to maintain stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations. When pressed on whether China would agree to extend the November 10 deadline for expanding rare earth export restrictions, and if so by how long, Guo again declined to answer, repeating that the question should be directed to competent authorities. The exchange indicates ongoing tensions and uncertainty in US-China rare earth trade relations.
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September 21 — Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference.
In response to a question from The New York Times regarding rare earth export restrictions, Guo stated: "For specific questions, I would recommend consulting the competent Chinese authorities."
Guo further emphasized that China is consistently committed to maintaining the stability and security of global supply chains for critical minerals. He added that China and the United States should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and work to maintain the stable and positive development of bilateral economic and trade relations.
When pressed by a New York Times reporter on whether China would agree to extend the November 10 deadline for expanding rare earth export restrictions, and if so, for how long, Guo reiterated: "For specific questions, I would recommend consulting the competent Chinese authorities."
(Source: The Paper)
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