Beijing defends rare earth export controls

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China defends its new rare earth export restrictions as consistent with international standards after U.S. officials warn the move could trigger renewed tariffs.

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00:00Chinese state media has issued a seven-point rebuttal to U.S. criticism over its new rare of

00:07export controls. Beijing says the measures are in line with international practice and necessary to

00:13protect national interests. The move follows U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer calling the

00:19policy a global supply chain power grab and warning of possible tariffs on as soon as November 8th.

00:26Beijing says it informed Washington in advance about the licensing changes and that its policy

00:34mirrors rules used by other major economies while remaining in line with international practice.

00:40State media The People's Daily also highlighted that the U.S. maintains export controls on over

00:453,000 items, far more than China's 900. It accused Washington of long abusing national security

00:53concerns to restrict Chinese tech firms, calling Beijing's measures a reciprocal response.

00:59Tensions between Washington and Beijing have been rising since a September call between

01:03President Trump and President Xi Jinping, with each side blaming the other for stoking trade frictions.

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