( April 4, 2025, 11:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China is imposing export-control measures on seven medium and heavy rare earth elements—samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium—effective immediately, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs announced today. These measures, in line with China’s Export Control Law, aim to enhance national security and meet international non-proliferation commitments, a ministry spokesperson said. The spokesperson also noted the dual-use nature of these materials for military and civilian applications.The statement, in Chinese, follows: ...
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