On October 21, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. A AFP journalist asked that, according to reports, Japan's reserves of the key rare earth element yttrium are about to run out, and they can only last for several months. Japan has requested assistance from the United States and urged China to relax its relevant export controls. What is the Foreign Ministry's comment on this?
Mao Ning pointed out that China implements export controls on Japan in accordance with laws and regulations, with the aim of preventing Japan from becoming militarized again and pursuing nuclear ambitions. China's position to maintain the stability and security of the global supply chain for critical minerals remains unchanged, and all parties have a responsibility to play a constructive role in this regard.
