WTO backs Japan, US, EU over China rare earths

The World Trade Organization has backed Japan, the United States and the European Union in a dispute over China's export duties on rare earths.

Officials say a WTO dispute settlement panel recently gave the parties an interim report expressing general support for Japan, the US and the EU and saying it will advise China to correct its export practices.The panel is expected to publish a final report probably in December, after hearing from the parties.

Source: NewsOnJapan