China Responds to EU's Proposal on Critical Mineral Partnership

On February 4, during a routine press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed questions from Bloomberg reporters regarding a proposal by several foreign ministers in Washington. The proposal aims to establish a critical mineral partnership to reduce dependency on China. According to Jin10, Lin Jian stated that China's position on maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain for critical minerals remains unchanged. He emphasized that all parties have a responsibility to contribute constructively to this effort. Lin also noted that regarding the memorandum between Europe and the United States, China consistently believes that all countries should adhere to market economy principles and international trade rules, enhance communication and dialogue, and jointly maintain the stability and smooth operation of the international supply chain to promote stable global economic development.