Pakistan just announced the sale of rare earths to the United States, and China immediately took swift action to warn: all technologies are strictly controlled!
On October 9th, China issued "Announcement No. 62 of 2025," announcing a comprehensive export control on rare earth-related technologies. This carefully worded announcement clearly states that any technology related to the mining, smelting and separation, metal smelting, magnet material manufacturing, and secondary resource recycling of rare earths shall not be exported without permission.
Previously, Pakistan and the United States had just signed a $500 million rare earth cooperation agreement. It must be said that China's move is no coincidence. Pakistan not only announced that it would send rare earth samples containing neodymium and antimony to the United States, but also stated it would invite the United States to build a port in Pakistan to better transport mineral resources.
Pakistan's intention to play both sides is clear: it needs money from the United States and support from IMF loans, but it is more dependent on Chinese technology and power supply. The U.S. anxiety over rare earths stems from its long-term reliance on Chinese rare earths. Currently, 80% of antimony and 70% of neodymium, two rare metals and rare earths, used by the U.S. depend on imports from China. These two substances are key raw materials for making missiles and batteries.
Now the U.S. is trying to get Chinese rare earths and technology through Pakistan, which is an extremely shrewd plan. Everyone knows that Pakistan has a close relationship with China, but China's one order has blocked this loophole. China's move this time carries a serious warning meaning, and no country can harm China's interests.
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