523：75！欧洲议会称稀土管制“违法”，要求立即取消，中方回应

Core Viewpoint - The European Parliament passed a resolution condemning China's restrictions on rare earth exports, claiming that China's actions lack reasonable justification and exhibit coercive intent, while highlighting China's near-monopoly position in the rare earth sector [1][3]. Group 1: European Parliament's Resolution - The resolution received overwhelming support with 523 votes in favor, 75 against, and 14 abstentions, indicating a strong consensus within the EU that China's export control measures are unjustified [1][3]. - The European Parliament urged EU leaders to address these issues directly with China during an upcoming visit, emphasizing the need for a resolution [6]. Group 2: China's Response - China's EU delegation expressed strong dissatisfaction with the resolution, labeling it as political manipulation and urging the European Parliament to cease politicizing trade and economic issues [3][9]. - China emphasized that rare earths are dual-use materials and that its export controls are within its rights and consistent with international norms [9]. Group 3: Broader Context - The U.S. has been engaged in a contentious battle with China over rare earths since May 13, with limited progress reported in the civilian high-tech sector [11]. - Europe is attempting to collaborate with the U.S. to pressure China, which may lead to retaliatory measures from China [11][13]. - The current geopolitical landscape suggests that Europe must recognize the complexities of its relationships with both the U.S. and China, and consider cooperation as a viable path forward [13].