Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian

Commenting on a report that several foreign ministers met in Washington to discuss an EU proposal to establish a critical minerals partnership aimed at reducing reliance on China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China's position on maintaining the stability and security of global critical mineral industrial and supply chains remains unchanged, and that all parties have a responsibility to play a constructive role in this regard.

China has consistently held that all countries should adhere to the principles of the market economy and international economic and trade rules, strengthen communication and dialogue, jointly safeguard the stability and smooth functioning of international industrial and supply chains, and support steady global economic growth, Lin said.

Global Times