Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-12 02:17Group 1 - The negotiation between the US and China highlights the critical dependence of the US high-tech industry on Chinese rare earth resources, with the US military realizing its vulnerability when production lines were halted due to a lack of essential materials [3][5] - The US has a significant reliance on China for rare earth elements, as evidenced by the F-35 fighter jet requiring 417 kilograms of rare earths per unit, and the majority of the 750 active weapon systems in the US also depend on these resources [3][5] - The US is facing a crisis in its industrial sector, with companies like Tesla and Apple experiencing production delays due to shortages of rare earth materials, indicating a broader impact on the US manufacturing landscape [3][5] Group 2 - The US presented a "concession list" during negotiations, which included easing restrictions on chip design software and engine parts, but China's response emphasized the need for core technology unblocking, particularly regarding SMIC and Huawei [5][9] - Despite the US government's rhetoric about "decoupling" from China, multinational companies are increasingly investing in China, demonstrating a strong reliance on Chinese rare earth resources for their operations [7][9] - China is strategically using its rare earth resources as leverage in negotiations, implementing strict export controls and ensuring compliance, which challenges the US's long-standing dominance in technology and supply chain management [9]