Group 1 - The global high-end manufacturing industry is under pressure due to China's new rare earth regulations, prompting a swift response from the U.S. government, including criticism from the U.S. Treasury Secretary [1] - Australia is positioning itself to benefit from the U.S.-China trade tensions, with its Treasury Minister expressing willingness to assist the U.S. in reducing dependence on Chinese rare earths [1][5] - Australia's exports of beef and wine to China have surged, with beef exports reaching 129,000 tons in the first half of the year, a record high since 2020, and wine exports increasing by 123% year-on-year [3] Group 2 - Major Australian mining companies like Rio Tinto and BHP aim to deepen cooperation with China on key mineral resources such as copper and iron ore, while financial institutions seek to expand their market presence in China [3] - Australia's diplomatic strategy reflects a dual reliance on China for economic benefits and the U.S. for security, as evidenced by its previous commitments to assist the U.S. in reducing rare earth dependency [5][6] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary has indicated a collaborative effort with "global democratic nations" to decrease reliance on Chinese critical minerals, particularly rare earths [5]
31国随美遏华,这国第一个叫嚣:愿效犬马之劳,外长送两句话
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-18 06:00