The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce responds to journalists' questions concerning the implementation of export controls on medium and heavy rare earth-related items.

The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson answered questions from reporters on the implementation of export controls on certain medium and heavy rare earth related items. The spokesperson stated that on April 4, in accordance with the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Commerce, together with the General Administration of Customs, issued a notice announcing the implementation of export control measures on seven categories of medium and heavy rare earth related items, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium, which officially came into effect on the day of publication. The Chinese government's implementation of export controls on these related items is aimed at better safeguarding national security and interests and fulfilling international obligations such as non-proliferation. These items have dual military and civilian uses, and imposing export controls on them is a common international practice. As a responsible major country, China's listing of these items reflects its consistent stance of firmly upholding world peace and regional stability. China is willing to strengthen dialogue and communication on export control with other countries, promote external exchanges and cooperation, and facilitate compliant trade. This article is from the Ministry of Commerce website, translated by GMTEight, edited by Li Cheng.