China’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday confirmed that Chinese and European Union officials held “in-depth, constructive” discussions on export-control measures, following heightened concerns in Europe over Beijing’s rare-earth export policies.
The talks come shortly after China agreed to suspend certain restrictive measures following negotiations with the United States — a decision that also extends to the EU. Recent export-curb signals from Beijing had raised fears of potential supply-chain disruptions, particularly in high-tech and defense sectors heavily reliant on rare-earth materials.
According to the ministry, both sides committed to sustaining dialogue and cooperation to ensure supply chains between the two major economies remain “stable and smooth.” The engagement signals ongoing efforts to ease trade frictions at a time when global markets remain sensitive to export-control policies and geopolitical tensions.
