EU Presses China Over Support for Russia’s War, Export Restrictions on Rare Earths

Chinese companies’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine poses a ’serious threat' to European security, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas speaks during a debate on preparations for the June 24–25 NATO summit in The Hague, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on June 18, 2025. Frederick Florin/AFP via Getty Images

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has told her Chinese counterpart that Beijing should lift its restrictions on rare earth exports and stop enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Kallas hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels for the 13th round of strategic dialogue on July 2. According to a statement from the EU’s diplomatic service, their discussions aimed to lay the groundwork for a summit between leaders from both sides later this month.