China Cracks Down on Rare Earths Smuggling
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China wants to stop rare earths smuggling. They say it is bad for their national security. This comes after China and the US agreed to help American companies get these materials.
The Ministry of State Security wrote a report. It says spies are stealing rare earths. They hide the Chinese origin by changing labels and packing the minerals differently.
The report says some minerals are called \"solder paste\". Others are mixed into things like tiles. They are also hidden in mannequins or water bottles to avoid getting detected.
China says another country cannot make these materials well. Chinese people are helping with the smuggling. They are using shipping to avoid export rules for materials in electric cars.
The US has put limits on technology exports to China. China hopes for equal talks and fewer wrong actions. They want to keep the chip supply chain stable for everyone involved.
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Why does China want to stop rare earths smuggling?
China says it is bad for their national security.
What do spies do with rare earths according to the report?
Spies are stealing rare earths and hiding their Chinese origin by changing labels and packing.
How does China feel about other countries making rare earth materials?
China says another country cannot make these materials well.
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