CCTV News: On February 4, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters on the implementation of export controls on tungsten and other items.
Q: On February 4, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued an announcement on export control of tungsten and other items. What are the considerations for China’s introduction of export control policies this time?
A: On February 4, the Ministry of Commerce of China, together with the General Administration of Customs, issued an announcement on the implementation of export control on tungsten and other related items, and implemented export control on 25 rare metal products such as ammonium paratungstate and their technologies. The above policies will be officially implemented on the date of their release. Previously, we have informed relevant countries and regions.
Implementing export controls on tungsten and other related items is an international practice. As the world's major producer and exporter of tungsten and other related items, China has long firmly fulfilled international obligations such as non-proliferation, and implemented export controls on specific related items in accordance with the law in accordance with the needs of safeguarding national security and interests. The addition of relevant items this time reflects the control concept of coordinated development and security, which is conducive to better safeguarding national security and interests, is conducive to better fulfilling international obligations such as non-proliferation, and is conducive to ensuring the security and stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain. If the export complies with relevant regulations, a license will be given.
