SHANGHAI -- Discrepancies have emerged over the details of China's agreement with the U.S. to pause rare-earth export restrictions, with Washington saying past controls will also be eliminated, a condition that has not been announced by Beijing.
Regional authorities contradict claims that measures from April will be halted

Authorities in Inner Mongolia said on social media that April export controls, which Washington claims will be withdrawn, will remain in effect. © Reuters
SHANGHAI -- Discrepancies have emerged over the details of China's agreement with the U.S. to pause rare-earth export restrictions, with Washington saying past controls will also be eliminated, a condition that has not been announced by Beijing.