China's Ministry of Commerce stated it has been approving all compliant rare earth export applications for civilian use without delay, despite concerns from European businesses about potential supply chain disruptions. This comes after China implemented new export controls on rare earths and other strategic resources.

• 60 percent of respondents in a European Union Chamber of Commerce in China survey expect "moderate" or "significant" disruptions from China's rare earth export controls.
• Spokesman He Yadong from China's Ministry of Commerce confirmed timely approvals for civilian-use export applications.
• China announced a one-year suspension of export controls on rare earths early last month, set to remain until November 10 next year.