Chinese authorities reiterate position on rare earth export control; compliant application for civilian use can be approved - Global Times
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  • dead [he/him]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
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    Q: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that whether the United States would impose additional 100% tariffs on Chinese products depended on China, and he expressed his belief that there was still a chance to resolve the dispute over restrictions on critical minerals. What is China’s response? Have other countries sought clarification regarding China’s new rare earth export control measures?

    A: I would like to emphasize that since the China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Madrid, and despite China’s repeated dissuasion, the United States has, in just over 20 days, rolled out 20 measures to suppress China. These measures have seriously harmed China’s interests and undermined the atmosphere of the bilateral trade discussions. In particular, at the end of September, the U.S. introduced a so-called Affiliates Rule for its Entity List under export controls, effectively expanding the list to cover thousands of Chinese enterprises. Moreover, on October 1, disregarding China’s sincere efforts to engage in consultations, the U.S. persisted with the implementation of port fees on Chinese shipbuilders under its Section 301 investigation—causing significant harm to China’s interests and producing extremely negative repercussions.

    China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this series of U.S. actions. We hope the United States value the outcomes achieved in the economic and trade talks, immediately rectify its wrong practices. China stands ready to work with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect to properly address each side’s concerns through equal-footed dialogue.

    Prior to announcing its export control measures, China had already notified relevant countries and regions—including the United States—through bilateral export control dialogue mechanisms, clarifying the policy’s objectives to minimize misunderstandings or misjudgments. Some countries and regions have expressed understanding and their willingness to engage actively in communication and cooperation with China on this matter, as they are doing currently.

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    MOFCOM Spokesperson’s Remarks on Recent U.S. Announcement of Additional Tariffs and Restrictive Measures against China

    Q: Recently, U.S. officials claimed that after China exployed export controls on items such as rare earths, they proposed a call with the Chinese side, but the Chinese side postponed the suggestion. At the same time, the U.S. stated that the two sides need to find a way back to a stable situation. What is MOFCOM’s comment?

    A: China has taken note of the relevant situation. Recently, China has stated its position regarding the U.S. threat to impose an additional 100% tariff and other restrictive measures. I would like to reiterate that China’s export controls on items such as rare earths are legitimate measures taken by the Chinese government in accordance with laws and regulations to improve its own export control system. As a responsible major country, China consistently upholds its national security and international common security. China’s export controls are not export bans; China will grant licenses for applications that comply with regulations as always, and work with all to safeguard the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains. Prior to the implementation of these measures, China had notified the U.S. through the bilateral export control dialogue mechanism. In contrast, the U.S. has long overstretched national security, abused export controls, and adopted discriminatory practices against China. Particularly since the China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Madrid, the U.S. has continuously introduced a series of new restrictive measures against China, severely harming China’s interests and undermining the atmosphere of bilateral economic and trade talks. China resolutely opposes such actions.

    China’s position on the tariff war or trade war is consistent. If the U.S. wants to fight, China will fight to the end. If the U.S. wants to talk, China’s door is open. China and the U.S. share broad common interests and vast space for cooperation. Cooperation benefits both, while confrontation harms both. The past four rounds of economic and trade consultations have fully demonstrated that China and the U.S. can find solutions to problems through mutual respect and equal-footed consultation. The two sides have maintained communication within the framework of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism, including working-level talks just yesterday. I wish to point out that, the U.S. cannot say it wants to talk while threatening to introduce new restrictive measures; that is not the right way to get along with China. China urges the U.S. to immediately correct its wrong practices, demonstrate sincerity in conversations, and work with China in the same direction, by following the important consensuses reached by the two heads of state in their phone calls, safeguarding the hard-won outcomes of the consultations, using the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism, to address each other’s concerns and properly manage differences through dialogue and consultation, so as to promote sound, stable, and sustainable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

    https://xcancel.com/MOFCOM_China/status/1978745091163595030#m