According to the British "Financial Times" reported on March 26 , the World Trade Organization (WTO) requires China to cancel the day of export restrictions on rare earths , which is a major victory for the United States , the European Union (EU) and Japan achieved . Rare is the smart phones, cameras , steel and hybrid vehicles in production of key raw materials .

WTO said Beijing over the years to use trade policy to "control" key strategic commodities market , and to encourage manufacturers to move their factories to China . The ruling by the United States , Japan and European trade officials welcomed the latter complained that the export restrictions to allow Chinese companies an unfair advantage.

WTO Panel Ruled That China's Rare Earth Export Policy Violation Chinese Side Expresses Regret.

WTO panel ruled that China's rare earth export policy violation Chinese side expresses regret.

March 25 news After an investigation , resulting in one death and three injuries header " 3.21 " and send RE ammonia tank explosion causes, the direct cause of the explosion was caused by the construction workers illegal operation .

At 3:00 p.m. on March 21 , is located in the same district and hair Baotou Rare Earth Co., Ltd. rare plants occur together. " Ammonia tank explosion ," the accident caused one death and three injuries . Currently , the other three in a stable condition .

After the accident, Baotou municipal government instructed relevant departments rushed to the scene promptly dispose of , and the aftermath of the accident investigation have also started. After three days of careful investigation , the initial cause of the accident has been identified , the reason is that companies in the ammonia tank for the ammonia tank replacement inverted tank clean gas concentration monitoring to ensure the safety of the premise, the transformation of the construction workers illegal operation, using acetylene metal cutting gas welding tank top , fire operations , resulting in non- confined ( tank top has open breathing hole ) fixed roof ammonia volatilization of ammonia gas is mixed with air out of the metal in the tank explosion limit is reached, the case of fire explosion.

According to the survey results, in addition to causing illegal construction workers , the cause of this accident, there are business rules and regulations are not perfect, not strict implementation of the system , safety training is not in place , the daily safety management is not in place , the implementation of laws and regulations are not in place , such as indirect causes . Baotou municipal government made ​​clear requirements , will be severely dealt with strictly related enterprises and responsible person.


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