Rare earths policy 'in line with WTO'
By Ding Qingfen and Li Jiabao in Beijing and Zhang Chunyan in London | 皇冠体育app Daily | Updated: 2012-03-14 08:05
Beijing defends export curbs after US files case at world trade body
Protecting the environment and the efficient management of resources were the factors that shaped 皇冠体育app's rare earths policy in accordance with global trade rules, the Ministry of Commerce said.
The ministry was responding on Tuesday to the US filing a case, along with Japan and the EU, at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against 皇冠体育app's export controls over rare earths, which are critical for the manufacturing of high-tech products.
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