(12 Jun 2025)
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Beijing – 12 June 2025
1. Wide of Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong at news briefing
2. Wide of briefing
3. Wide of reporters
4. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) He Yadong, spokesperson of Chinese Commerce Ministry:
“From June 9 to 10 local time, the Chinese and U.S. economic and trade teams held the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in London, UK. The two sides reached a principled consensus on implementing the important understandings reached during the June 5 phone call between the two heads of state and on a framework of measures to consolidate the outcomes of the Geneva talks. They also made new progress in resolving bilateral economic and trade issues.”
5. Wide of reporters
6. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) He Yadong, spokesperson of Chinese Commerce Ministry:
“Next, both sides will let the role of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism play a better role, continue to maintain communication and dialogue, constantly enhance mutual understanding, reduce misunderstandings, strengthen cooperation, and jointly promote the stable and long-term development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.”
7. Wide of reporter asking questions
8. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) He Yadong, spokesperson of Chinese Commerce Ministry:
“China’s position on opposing the unilateral imposition of additional tariffs has been consistent. We urge the U.S. side to abide by World Trade Organization rules and work with China, based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, to jointly promote the stable and sustainable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.”
9. Wide of reporters
10. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) He Yadong, spokesperson of Chinese Commerce Ministry:
"As a responsible major country, China fully takes into account the legitimate needs and concerns of all countries in the civilian sector. China reviews export license applications for rare earth-related items in accordance with laws and regulations. China has already approved a certain number of compliant applications according to the law, and will continue to strengthen the review of compliant applications."
11. Wide of reporters
12. Wide of briefing concluding
STORYLINE:
China reiterated its position of opposing U.S. tariffs after President Donald Trump’s most recent comments about high-level U.S.-China trade talks in London.
Trump said China will make it easier for American industry to obtain much-needed magnets and rare earth minerals, clearing the way for talks to continue between the world’s two biggest economies.
In return, Trump said, the U.S. will stop efforts to revoke the visas of Chinese national on US college campuses.
The Commerce Ministry of China didn’t confirm or deny what Trump described as a “deal”.
Spokesperson He Yadong said China and US in London reached “a principled consensus” on implementing the understanding reached between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their phone talks on June 5.
He said both teams will keep communications to “reduce misunderstandings” and “promote the stable and long-term development of China-US economic and trade relations”.
The spokesperson also said China has approved “a certain number” of rare earth-related items without offering more details.
China in April introduced new export licensing requirements on certain rare earth elements that are needed by European and American companies in high-tech manufacturing.
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