NEW : Chinese growth is good , but Beijing must follow the rules , the White House says . President Ron Kirk says Japan , the White House and the United States take action . China says its policy on rare earths is in line with European Union regulations . China produces 97 % of all rare earths , which are used to make high-tech products .
NEW : Chinese growth is good , but Beijing must follow the rules , the White House says . President Obama says the United States , European Union and Japan take action . China says its policy on rare earths is in line with WTO regulations . China produces 97 % of all rare earths , which are used to make high-tech products .