BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry on Wednesday called for communication to maintain the stability of global supply chains for critical minerals, responding to media reports that the European Union would pitch a partnership with the United States to curb their reliance on China.

"All parties have a responsibility to play a constructive role" in safeguarding the stability and security of global supply and production chains, ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press conference.

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