Germany-China/Rare Earth
Berlin, Germany - July 3, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L), German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) at joint press conference
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of EU flags, Berlaymont building
FILE: Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, east China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Rare earth samples
4. Various of rare earth
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Aerial shot of rare earth mining in progress
6. Rare earth minerals being transported on conveyor belt
Rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin.
Responding to a question about European companies' concerns over China's rare earth export controls, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized that it is a sovereign right and international responsibility for any country to impose necessary regulations on dual-use items -- goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes.
China's policy is consistent with international practices, and contributes to safeguarding global peace and stability, Wang said.
He highlighted that as long as export control regulations are followed and the proper procedures are completed, the normal demands of European enterprises will be met.
Wang noted that Chinese authorities have also established a "fast track" mechanism to facilitate exports to European companies.
Certain forces are deliberately hyping this matter between China and Europe with ulterior motives, Wang stressed.
The Chinese foreign minister is paying a visit to Europe, including the European Union (EU) headquarters in Brussels, Germany and France, from June 30 to July 6.
Germany-China/Rare Earth
Dateline : July 3, 2025/File
Location : Germany
Duration : 1'13
Berlin, Germany - July 3, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L), German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) at joint press conference
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of EU flags, Berlaymont building
FILE: Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, east China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Rare earth samples
4. Various of rare earth
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Aerial shot of rare earth mining in progress
6. Rare earth minerals being transported on conveyor belt
Rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin.
Responding to a question about European companies' concerns over China's rare earth export controls, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized that it is a sovereign right and international responsibility for any country to impose necessary regulations on dual-use items -- goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes.
China's policy is consistent with international practices, and contributes to safeguarding global peace and stability, Wang said.
He highlighted that as long as export control regulations are followed and the proper procedures are completed, the normal demands of European enterprises will be met.
Wang noted that Chinese authorities have also established a "fast track" mechanism to facilitate exports to European companies.
Certain forces are deliberately hyping this matter between China and Europe with ulterior motives, Wang stressed.
The Chinese foreign minister is paying a visit to Europe, including the European Union (EU) headquarters in Brussels, Germany and France, from June 30 to July 6.
ID : 8435057
Published : 2025-07-04 11:06
Last Modified : 2025-07-04 18:26:36
Source : China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)
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