China Denies Rare Earth Controls Linked to Pakistan
China dismisses links between its rare earth export controls and Pakistan, calling the rumors groundless and underscoring legal, stability and non-proliferation goals.
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Chinese Mainland Revises Export Controls, Adds Battery Material Tech
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