Group 1 - The EU expresses frustration and strategic anxiety regarding China's rare earth export controls, highlighting its vulnerability in the supply chain [2][3] - The EU's automotive and renewable energy sectors are facing significant production challenges due to shortages of rare earth materials, with major companies like Volkswagen and BMW forced to reduce output [2] - The EU's contradictory stance of imposing restrictions on Chinese companies while demanding China to ease rare earth export controls reflects a strategic inconsistency [2][4] Group 2 - China's rare earth policy is framed as aligning with international norms, emphasizing national security and the prevention of military proliferation [3] - The core objectives of China's rare earth policy include maintaining national security, establishing new global supply chain governance rules, and differentiating its approach to various markets [3][4] - The EU's "stinking fish" metaphor reveals its short-sightedness in acknowledging its dependence on Chinese rare earths while attempting to pressure China instead of seeking cooperation [4][8] Group 3 - The upcoming China-EU summit will focus on the rare earth issue, with potential for dialogue if the EU shifts from a victim mentality to respecting China's core interests [5][7] - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is actively engaging in diplomacy with the EU, signaling a desire for cooperation to resolve differences [6][7] - The future of China-EU relations hinges on the EU's ability to adopt a respectful and equal approach in negotiations, as continued double standards may exacerbate tensions over rare earths [8]
欧盟“臭鱼论”背后的稀土博弈：中欧战略互信的试金石