China rebukes US again within 24 hours over Washington’s rare earth supply concerns

China hit back hard at Washington after U.S. officials accused Beijing of weaponising rare earth exports. Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian blasted the U.S. for “grossly misrepresenting and exaggerating” China’s recent export controls, calling them a legitimate step to protect national and global security. She also slammed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for calling China’s trade envoy an “unhinged wolf warrior,” saying his remarks “gravely distort facts.” Beijing insists it only acted after U.S. tariff threats and unfair restrictions, warning of countermeasures if tensions escalate.