China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson defended the country's recent rare earth export controls, stating they are a legitimate measure to improve the export control system in accordance with the law. The spokesperson clarified that these controls are not export bans and that civilian applications meeting the criteria will be approved. In response to the U.S. imposing a 100% tariff and export restrictions on China, the spokesperson criticized the U.S. actions as "typical double standards." They emphasized that while China does not seek a trade war, it is not afraid of one, and warned that China will take firm countermeasures if the U.S. persists in its erroneous actions.