On the afternoon of October 16, the Ministry of Commerce held a routine press conference.A media question said that the Ministry of Commerce stressed that China's export control is not a ban on exports, as long as the export application for compliance for civilian use can be approved, relevant enterprises need not worry.

In response, He Yongqian, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, said that rare earths and other related items have obvious dual-use attributes for military and civilian use. China's implementation of export controls on related items in accordance with the law is to improve its own export control system, safeguard national security and interests, and fulfill its non-proliferation. A legitimate approach to international obligations. The rare earth export control measures introduced this time are a normal behavior of the China government to improve its own export control system in accordance with laws and regulations. They are not targeted at specific countries and regions. Any compliant export application for civilian use can be approved.

¡°As regards the green channel issue you mentioned, I want to explain that China continues to optimize the licensing process in the process of implementing measures, shorten the review time, actively consider the application of general licenses, license exemptions and other facilitation measures, and effectively promote compliance trade.¡±