China Cites 'Remilitarisation' Fears to Justify Rare-Earth Curbs on Japan
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China cites 'remilitarisation' fears to justify rare-earth curbs on Japan
Beijing says export restrictions are aimed at preventing Japan's remilitarisation and nuclear ambitions, as Tokyo seeks US help over a looming yttrium shortage threatening key industrial sectors.
Beijing responds to Financial Times report that Tokyo sought US help over looming yttrium shortage threatening automotive, aerospace, chip industries
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning answered a question on the subject at a press conference in Beijing. She stated that China's export controls to Japan are in accordance with laws and regulations...
China has stated that its restrictions on the export of the rare earth element yttrium to Japan are aimed at preventing Tokyo's remilitarization and nuclear weapons acquisition efforts.
China has stated that the purpose of its restrictions on yttrium exports to Japan is to prevent Japan's remilitarization and its pursuit of nuclear weapons. The Financial Times claimed that Japan's yttrium reserves are at risk of being depleted within months.
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