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China releases export controls measures on rare earth items, related tech over national security concerns, to fulfill non-proliferation obligations: MOFCOM

Government / state media

Global Times

Government / state mediaenPublished 9 Oct 2025Accessed 10 Jun 2026

Chinese state-media English-edition report rendering MOFCOM's stated justification for the 9 October 2025 controls.

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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/1345202.shtml

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Policy events

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  1. MOFCOM Announcement No. 61 of 2025: decision to implement export controls on relevant rare-earth items located outside China

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Original-language framing

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  1. The move was made to safeguard national security and interests and to uphold international commitments including non-proliferation, according to a statement released on MOFCOM's website on Thursday.

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  1. China

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