“稀土是欧盟在中欧峰会期间的优先事项”

Group 1 - The EU is seeking to improve access to Chinese rare earths and critical minerals during the upcoming EU-China summit, despite recent accusations against China regarding the weaponization of its rare earth dominance [1][4] - European automotive manufacturers are expressing concerns that China's export controls on rare earths are impacting their production, leading to potential shutdowns [4][2] - The EU is prioritizing rare earth issues in discussions with China, with officials indicating that the situation is critical for the entire industrial sector [4][5] Group 2 - The EU hopes to negotiate extended permit durations or the cancellation of permit requirements for rare earth exports from China, while also seeking to differentiate its position from that of the US [5][6] - China's export controls on rare earths are perceived as a retaliatory measure against the US, which also affects European industries, giving China leverage in trade negotiations with the EU [6][5] - China dominates the rare earth supply chain, accounting for approximately 61% of global rare earth mining and 92% of refining, while providing nearly 99% of the EU's rare earth supply [6][5]