President Obama has started the WTO complaint process against China's rare earth export restrictions. But a ruling could take years, by which time companies in the West and Japan will have moved even more factories that use rare earths to China. (NY Times)   

China responds quickly to political and trade provocations. It has learned from its recent regulatory setbacks and has already adapted its policies. (NY Times)   

First Steps include consolidation of rare-earth enterprises into a state-financed oligopoly. (China Daily)

R2 Solutions asserts strength in transparency, openness and multi-stakeholder participation in evolving its standards. (R2 Solutions)