China offers assurances on rare earths, says U.S. official

U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton (R) shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi before their meeting on the sidelines of the 17th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi October 30, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Kham

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(Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought clarification about China's policy on exporting rare earth minerals and received assurances from its foreign minister, Yang Jiechi, a U.S. official said on Saturday.

"Secretary Clinton's sought clarification on the Chinese government's policy on the export of rare earth minerals and received assurances," said the official, who spoke on condition he not be identified, after Clinton and Yang met in Hanoi.

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