Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- China, however, strongly defended its decision, releasing a detailed seven-point rebuttal through state media. Beijing insisted that the licensing regime was announced in advance and aligns with international trade practices followed by other major economies. Officials stated that the restrictions are necessary to ensure resource security and maintain stable domestic supply, while accusing Washington of exaggerating the issue for political leverage.

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The dispute follows a heated exchange between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a phone call in September. Since then, both nations have accused each other of violating trade commitments ahead o...