China is seriously concerned about the smuggling of rare earth minerals. The State Security Ministry announced that strict measures have been taken to protect these minerals.

According to Global Times, foreign espionage and intelligence agencies are allegedly collaborating with criminals within the country to smuggle these minerals abroad. This situation poses a significant threat to national security.

The statement pointed to a country lacking the capacity to produce rare minerals, which has been stockpiling these resources for a long time. Strict measures and legal actions have been taken to prevent these illegal exports.

China's measures are seen as an effort to protect its national security in a period of increasing global competition. Rare earth minerals are critical in modern technologies.

These developments highlight the strategic importance of rare earth minerals worldwide. China's policies in this area could also affect its relations with other countries.