Commerce Ministry: China and EU to Promote Trade in Dual-Use Items

Speaking at a regular press briefing on the 15th, Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yaodong responded to questions regarding rare earth export licenses to Europe, stating that China is willing to continue facilitating approval processes for such exports while also hoping the EU will provide similar facilitation for resolving key licensing cases in dual-use areas involving China. The two sides will work together to leverage the export control dialogue mechanism to promote trade in dual-use items.