China, new regulations on rare earth exports aim to ensure peaceful use of resources

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On October 9, 2025, China announced sweeping new regulations on rare earth exports—requiring special government approval for foreign companies to export products containing even trace amounts of Chinese-sourced rare earths and banning their use for military purposes—in a move aimed at safeguarding national security and promoting the peaceful use of these strategic resources. More details with our correspondent Bruno Falci. teleSUR

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00:01China has imposed export controls on rare earths and the United States responded by Dublin tariffs from Beijing.

00:09A correspondent, Bruno Falsey, brings us more details.

00:13Greetings to the workers of Telesur and to the audience following us in this transmission.

00:19I am here in the Chinese capital, this time to inform you about the response of Beijing government

00:25to the recent economic attacks from Washington.

00:30The Ministry of Commerce states that the new regulations on rare earth exports

00:36are a legitimate action aimed at ensuring the peaceful use of these strategic resources

00:45and protecting international security.

00:49Beijing also clarified that the controls do not imply in a ban

00:55and that exports for civilian purpose will continue to be authorized.

01:01Hours after this announcement, the United States responded with a 100% increase in tariffs on Chinese products

01:12and new restrictions on key software.

01:16The Chinese government described these measures as coercitive and discriminatory,

01:23accusing Washington of applying in a double standard and abusing the concept of national security

01:32to hinder its technology development.

01:36Beijing also emphasized that it does not seek a trade war, but do not fear one either,

01:44urging to the United States to respect the agreements reached between both presidents.

01:52The United States offensive also extended to the maritime sector,

01:58with the imposition of additional port tariffs on Chinese vessels starting on 14 October.

02:07In response, China will apply a special fee on United States ships, calling it a legitimate defense against Washington's unilateralism.

02:22The Chinese government stated that these countermeasures aim to protect its industries and maintain global trade stability,

02:33at a time where the economic conflict between the world's two largest powers is once again escalating.

02:43Now we go back in the studio in La Habana, Cuba.

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