2国交锋升级，白兰地和钢铁全中招！欧盟诬陷援俄，中方果断还击

Group 1 - The recent tensions in China-EU relations are primarily due to issues surrounding rare earths and trade policies, highlighting a discrepancy between the EU's proclaimed "strategic autonomy" and its actions [1][3] - China has imposed anti-dumping duties of 27.7% to 34.9% on imported brandy from the EU for five years, signaling a response to the EU's stance on tariffs and accusations regarding China's support for Russia [3][5] - The EU's previous statements about the impracticality of decoupling from China contrast sharply with its current criticisms of China's export controls, indicating a shift in strategy influenced by its relationship with the US [3][6] Group 2 - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized China's export controls on key materials, claiming they harm Sino-German trade relations and China's image as a reliable partner [5][6] - China's position emphasizes a commitment to peace and non-provision of lethal weapons, countering accusations of military support to Russia, which reflects a strategic concern about potential shifts in US focus post-conflict [6][7] - The EU's aggressive stance towards China may backfire, as evidenced by China's previous imposition of anti-dumping duties on EU steel products, suggesting that continued provocations could undermine the EU's strategic interests [7]