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China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

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Posted on June 7, 2025

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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China said on Saturday it was willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms. A statement on the commerce ministry's website also

China Considers Accelerating Rare Earth Export Approvals to EU Firms

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China said on Saturday it was willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms.

A statement on the commerce ministry's website also said it plans to issue a final announcement on its trade investigation of brandy imports from the EU on July 5, saying that the two sides were discussing a price pledge.

(Reporting by Brenda Goh and Zhang Jindong; Editing by William Mallard)

Key Takeaways

  • China is considering speeding up rare earth export approvals to the EU.
  • A final announcement on the EU brandy imports trade investigation is expected on July 5.
  • Discussions on a price pledge between China and the EU are ongoing.
  • The commerce ministry of China released a statement regarding these developments.
  • The move could impact EU firms relying on rare earth imports from China.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did China announce regarding rare earth exports?
China announced it was willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms.
When will China issue a final announcement on brandy imports?
China plans to issue a final announcement on its trade investigation of brandy imports from the EU on July 5.
Who reported on China's trade decisions?
The article was reported by Brenda Goh and Zhang Jindong, with editing by William Mallard.

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