Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

China stands ready to work with relevant countries and regions to enhance dialogue and cooperation on export controls on rare earth, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

Lin made the remarks in response to a media query about concerns over China's rare earth export policies.

"On export controls on rare earth, China’s policy is consistent with international practice. We stand ready to continue enhancing dialogue and cooperation on export controls with relevant countries and regions in an effort to jointly keep the global industrial and supply chains stable, safe and secure," Lin said.

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Spokesman on enhancing dialogue, cooperation on rare earth export control

Several dozen people are feared dead and around 100 injured Thursday after an explosion at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton of southwestern Switzerland, local police said.

Those injured in the blast and subsequent fire suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospitals in Sion, capital of Valais canton, as well as in other cities, Valais Canton Police Chief Frederic Gisler said at a press conference.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion, but authorities have ruled out an attack.

Helicopters and ambulances, including some from abroad, rushed to the scene, as the intensive care units and operating rooms of local hospitals are at full capacity, said local officials at the press conference.

Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, has arrived at the scene of the accident.

Dozens dead, 100 injured after explosion in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana: police