India in touch with China on rare earth supply issue amid export curbs: MEA

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India on Thursday said it has been in touch with China on the issue of rare earth magnet supply, as Beijing has imposed restrictions on their exports. This is the first time that the Indian government has officially acknowledged raising the matter with China, at a time when Delhi and Beijing are working towards normalising the relationship after six years of border standoff. Responding to questions, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “On rare earths, yes, we have been in touch with the Chinese side both in Delhi as also in Beijing and we are talking to them as to...