Group 1 - The EU is facing serious impacts from rare earth shortages, prompting requests for China to address export issues [1][5] - The EU's exports to China have decreased by 30% since 2017, raising concerns about fair competition [5][6] - Despite obtaining export licenses from China, EU officials continue to express dissatisfaction and seek to mitigate risks associated with China [2][6] Group 2 - China has implemented strict export controls on rare earths, leading to complaints from EU companies about slow approval processes [8][11] - The EU relies heavily on China for rare earth materials, with 80% of global refining capacity and 99% of its rare earths sourced from China [8][11] - The EU's desire for strategic autonomy is complicated by its dependence on the US for defense and technology, creating a dilemma between economic cooperation with China and security reliance on the US [13]
稀土能给!欧盟诉苦半天,中国终于松口,美国这下又眼红了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-28 20:20