China defends its handling of rare earths against EU charges

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Series Details 20.6.12
Publication Date 20/06/2012
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EurActiv reported that China denied on 20 June 2012 that it interferes with prices on the global rare earths market amid a trade dispute with the EU other major economies, saying product quality variations account for the price gap between the metals it produces for export and domestic use.
Source Link http://www.euractiv.com/sustainability/china-defends-handling-rare-eart-news-513439
Related Links
ESO: Background information: Press Release: EU challenges China's rare earth export restrictions http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-challenges-chinas-rare-earth-export-restrictions/
ESO: Background information: China’s rare earth stranglehold in spotlight http://www.europeansources.info/record/chinas-rare-earth-stranglehold-in-spotlight/
Xinhua, 20.6.12: China vows stricter rare earth regulation http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-06/20/c_131666265.htm
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