SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday said it will process export applications for "controlled items," echoing U.S. officials' comments that they have reached a deal with Beijing to resume exports of rare earths.
Beijing's Commerce Ministry says it will 'review and approve controlled items'
The U.S. and Chinese flags are placed on a negotiating table during bilateral talks in Geneva on May 10. (Keystone/EDA via Reuters)
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday said it will process export applications for "controlled items," echoing U.S. officials' comments that they have reached a deal with Beijing to resume exports of rare earths.