ZGXT(SZ:000831) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-09 03:19Group 1 - The EU is attempting to negotiate a tariff exemption from the US while using Chinese interests as leverage, but China is demonstrating strategic acumen in this negotiation [1] - During Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the EU, the EU made several demands, particularly regarding rare earth exports, reflecting a Western alliance mindset aligned with US interests [3][6] - China has established a "fast track" for EU companies to expedite the approval process for rare earth resources, showcasing its strategic approach to the rare earth issue [5] Group 2 - Despite the EU's concerns over China's rare earth export controls, the EU remains dependent on Chinese rare earth resources for its high-tech and automotive industries, making a complete break with China unlikely [8] - China has implemented selective control measures on rare earth exports, balancing the need to respond to US unilateralism while maintaining a cooperative relationship with the EU [8] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced anti-dumping duties on EU brandy products, indicating that the EU cannot expect unconditional concessions from China [9] Group 3 - Overall, China's strategy towards the EU involves a dual approach: easing rare earth controls to alleviate immediate EU concerns while applying targeted anti-dumping measures to exert pressure [10]