European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič criticized China's new export controls on rare earth technologies, stating that the EU must respond proactively. He highlighted the challenges faced by European companies in obtaining licenses and the intrusive requirements from Chinese authorities. The issue is set for discussion in upcoming high-level talks between Brussels and Beijing, with calls for a more robust EU stance towards China, including potential technology transfer agreements. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)