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China Pledges to Crack Down on Illicit Exports of Rare Earths, Urges US to Lift More Trade Controls
CHINA, JUL 18 – China's Ministry of State Security reported thwarting espionage targeting rare earth materials, which make up over 80% of global supply, amid ongoing trade tensions and export controls.
- China’s Ministry of State Security warned that foreign spies are using the postal system to 'steal' rare earths and vowed to crack down on espionage activities targeting its critical mineral sector.
- The ministry detected attempts by an unnamed country to bypass export restrictions by forging labels and falsifying cargo manifests.
- China's efforts have reportedly cut off smuggling, which the ministry claims is effectively safeguarding its resources and national security.
- In June, China's rare earths exports rose 32% from the previous month, suggesting that agreements between Washington and Beijing may be positively influencing trade flow.
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China pledges to crack down on illicit exports of rare earths, urges US to lift more trade controls
China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security.
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