[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China’s position on maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain of critical minerals has not changed] On October 21, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference. A reporter asked: Japan's rare earth yttrium stockpile is only enough to last for a few months, and it has asked the United States to help persuade China to relax relevant export controls. What is China’s comment? In this regard, Mao Ning said that China has implemented export controls on Japan in accordance with laws and regulations with the purpose of stopping Japan's "remilitarization" and nuclear weapons attempts. China's position on maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain of key minerals has not changed, and all parties have the responsibility to play a constructive role in this regard. (CCTV News)