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 Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/sustainability/china-defends-handling-rare-eart-news-513439
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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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