China will firmly curb the remilitarization process of Japan through export control of dual-use items, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Mao made the remarks in response to a media query about China's suspension of several heavy rare earths and other materials to Japan.
"China's prohibition on the export of dual-use items to Japanese military users and for military purposes, implemented in accordance with laws and regulations, aims to curb Japan's attempts at remilitarization and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities," said Mao.
China controls dual-use items export to curb Japan's remilitarization process: spokeswoman
Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China led by chair Engin Eroglu in Beijing on Wednesday.
Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with the European Union (EU) to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.
He said China stands ready to join hands with the EU to address global challenges, promote exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies, effectively utilize communication mechanisms, and advance the sound and stable development of China-EU relations.
Eroglu said the EU stands ready to work with China to contribute to the development of EU-China relations.
Senior Chinese legislator meets European Parliament delegation
