Chinese researchers have modified the catalytic material for photocatalytic water decomposition using the rare earth element scandium, increasing the hydrogen production efficiency by 15 times. Issued by Xinhua News Agency

Nandu News: Reporter Yang Wenjun reports from Beijing. Late at night on June 7th, the website of the Ministry of Commerce released a piece of news, responding to the recent highly concerned issue of rare earth export control.

Export control is in line with international common practices

The export control of rare earths has recently drawn much attention. Previously, it was reported that many enterprises in various countries have begun to complain that China’s rare earth export licenses are too slow, so their production is facing suspension. Some enterprises in Japan and Europe have already halted production.