Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry

In response to a question on whether China's newly announced one-year suspension of the rare earths export control measures, published on October 9, applies to all countries, or only to the US, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said at a regular press conference on Friday that "For specific questions, I suggest you consult the relevant competent Chinese authorities."

Global Times