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30天倒计时,欧盟喊话中国必须解决稀土问题,中方直接反将一军
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-03 04:47

Group 1 - The EU faces a critical rare earth shortage, with a warning from the EU Ambassador to China that a solution must be found within 30 days to avoid jeopardizing the visit of the European Commission President [1][2] - The EU's reliance on China is highlighted by the fact that 98% of its rare earth magnet supply comes from China, which is essential for electric vehicles and green energy transitions [2] - China's response includes a new regulation requiring rare earth companies to report key technical personnel information to prevent core technology leakage, emphasizing that export controls are in line with international norms [3][5] Group 2 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced anti-dumping duties on stainless steel imports from the EU, UK, South Korea, and Indonesia for five years, effective July 1, 2025, as a defensive measure against potential market disruptions [1][5] - The EU's trade imbalance is evident, with a significant increase in its trade surplus with China, reaching $117 billion in the first five months of 2025, a 23% increase from the previous year [2][8] - The EU's contradictory stance of seeking fair competition while imposing trade barriers is criticized, as it aims to process 40% of its rare earths domestically by 2030, despite lacking the necessary technology [8][9]