China offers rewards for reporting rare earth export control violations (opens original article in a new tab)

China announces rewards for reporting rare earth export control violations, effective July 1, as part of efforts to combat smuggling and illegal exports.

• Beijing introduces rewards for reporting rare earth export violations starting July 1.
• Detained Japanese nationals linked to alleged smuggling of rare earth goods in China.
• New measures target unlicensed exports, circumvention of restrictions, and illegal technology transfers.