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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — China's recent measures to control the export of rare earth metals and related products have nothing to do with Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
As he noted, the introduction of these measures is a justified practice of the Chinese government, aimed at improving its own export control system in accordance with laws and regulations.
Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular briefing, commenting on media reports that Pakistan, using Chinese equipment and technology, is allegedly exporting rare earth elements to the United States, which has prompted China to impose strict new export controls on technology related to rare earth metals.
Lin Jian noted that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and their unwavering friendship has only grown stronger over the years. He stated that the two countries have always maintained a high level of strategic mutual trust and close communication on key issues affecting their shared interests.
"As far as I know, China and Pakistan have been in contact regarding cooperation in the mineral resources sector between Pakistan and the United States. The Pakistani side emphasized that its interaction with the American side will never harm China's interests or China-Pakistan cooperation," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson reported.
Lin Jian stated that the mineral samples shown and presented by Pakistani leaders to their American counterparts were uncut gemstones purchased by Pakistani officials. "These media reports are either based on a misunderstanding of the facts, are based on rumors, or are aimed at sowing discord. They are completely unfounded," the Chinese diplomat emphasized.
Lin Jian added that export control measures are aimed at more effectively protecting world peace and regional stability, as well as fulfilling international obligations, including obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. –0–
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