[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Tommy] At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 28th, a reporter asked that last Sunday, US Treasury Secretary Bescent was asked whether China would lift the export control measures on rare earths. He said that China had not actually implemented these control measures, and suggested that the US threat to impose 100% tariffs on China had played a certain role in Sino-US trade negotiations. But public records indicate that these Chinese export control measures have already taken effect. Can China clarify whether these export control measures have come into effect or are being suspended? If it has been suspended, is it related to the tariff threat of the US and the recent Sino-US economic and trade consultations? What is the current status of China's export control measures?

In this regard, spokesman Guo Qianquan said that specific issues are suggested to the competent authorities of the Chinese side to understand.

Guo Jiangkun said that China has repeatedly clarified its position on the policy of rare-earth export control, China's relevant measures are the standardization and improvement of the export control system, in line with international practice, the aim is to better safeguard world peace and regional stability, fulfill international obligations such as anti-proliferation.

"About the situation of the Sino-U.S. economic and trade consultation, the Chinese side has released relevant information, you can read," Guo said.