ZGXT(SZ:000831) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-10-16 22:41Group 1 - The G7 finance ministers are considering joint measures in response to China's planned export controls on rare earths, with discussions expected to take place during their meeting in Washington [1] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized the need for broader support beyond the G7, indicating a collective response involving allies such as Europe, Australia, Canada, India, and other democratic nations in Asia [1] - The G7 has reached a consensus to take action to protect their national and economic security interests against potential supply chain weaponization by China [1] Group 2 - China's Ministry of Commerce reiterated that the new export control measures are a normal action to improve its export control system and are not aimed at specific countries or regions [2] - Experts suggest that China's dominant position in the global rare earth supply chain makes it unlikely that the G7's collective actions will successfully challenge the existing market dynamics [2] - Analysts argue that the recent trade conflicts between the U.S. and China stem from unilateral actions by the U.S., and G7 countries should engage in equal negotiations with China to address their concerns without being misled by U.S. provocations [2]