China's foreign minister downplayed European worries over rare earth exports restrictions on Thursday, saying it was standard practise to control dual-use goods exports but that Europe's needs could be met if applications were submitted.

In response to a reporter’s question about European companies’ concerns regarding China’s export controls on rare earths, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated on Thursday during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul that rare earth exports have never been,

During his visit to Berlin, Chinese foreign minister says export of rare earth elements ‘were not, are not, and will not be a problem’ between China and its European partners - Anadolu Ajansı