MOFCOM spokesman He Yadong said China, acting under law, has imposed export controls on critical minerals including rare earths and will review license applications for compliant civilian uses. He blamed Prime Minister TAKAICHI’s remarks and actions for current serious strains in China-Japan ties and urged Japan to correct course to restore normal exchanges.

2026-05-28

MOFCOM spokesman He Yadong said China, acting under law, has imposed export controls on critical minerals including rare earths and will review license applications for compliant civilian uses. He blamed Prime Minister TAKAICHI’s remarks and actions for current serious strains in China-Japan ties and urged Japan to correct course to restore normal exchanges.