China’s MFA was asked about rare earth minerals about 5 hours ago. Reporters pointed out that Trump’s phone call announcement mentioned a rare earth mineral deal, while the Chinese MFA’s phone call announcement did not include mention of rare earth minerals. The response from the FM seems to say that China’s rare earth mineral policy has not changed, despite what Trump has said.
The Verge article was published before the phone call.
AFP: Regarding the phone call yesterday between the Chinese and U.S. presidents, Donald Trump wrote that there should no longer be any questions respecting the complexity of rare earth products, but the Chinese side’s readout did not mention this topic. So can the Foreign Ministry provide more details about what was discussed between the leaders in the call specifically with regard to rare earth?
Lin Jian: China has repeatedly made clear its position on relevant issue. I’d refer you to competent authorities for anything specific.
Reuters: This is also to do with President Xi and President Trump’s phone call last night. Trump said after the phone call that there should no longer be any questions about rare earth. Does this mean China is now going to speed up its approvals process for rare earth and related products’ export licenses, especially to the U.S.?
China’s MFA was asked about rare earth minerals about 5 hours ago. Reporters pointed out that Trump’s phone call announcement mentioned a rare earth mineral deal, while the Chinese MFA’s phone call announcement did not include mention of rare earth minerals. The response from the FM seems to say that China’s rare earth mineral policy has not changed, despite what Trump has said.
The Verge article was published before the phone call.
https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250606_11642581.html