Reuters, January 10 report, sources said that Chinese state-owned enterprises selling rare earths have informed some Japanese companies that they will no longer sign new contracts.
It is reported that China is also considering terminating existing contracts. Japanese media reported that this is the first confirmation that a Japanese company's purchase of rare earths has been rejected.
On January 6, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that it has decided to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan: prohibiting all exports of dual-use items to Japanese military users, military purposes, and any other end-users that contribute to enhancing Japan's military capabilities.
On the 8th, at a regular press conference, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated that Prime Minister Hayashi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan infringe upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, openly interfere in China's internal affairs, and issue threats of force against China. Since Prime Minister Hayashi took office, she has pushed for revisions to the "three security documents." Her close associates have made statements advocating nuclear armament, which is an attempt to challenge the international community's bottom line, revealing the consistent wrong positions and ongoing efforts of Prime Minister Hayashi and Japanese right-wing forces to "re-militarize," challenging the post-war international order, which will inevitably harm regional peace and stability and threaten world peace and security.
He Yadong said that as a responsible major country, China has always actively fulfilled its international obligations regarding non-proliferation. According to law and regulations, it is banning exports of all dual-use items to Japanese military users, military purposes, and any other end-users involved in enhancing Japan's military strength. The purpose is to prevent "re-militarization" and nuclear ambitions, which is entirely just, reasonable, and legal. China has always been committed to maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain. Civilian use will not be affected by this. For relevant parties engaging in normal civilian trade, there is absolutely no need to worry.
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