Group 1 - The U.S. is escalating trade tensions with China, threatening to raise tariffs to 155% if a fair trade agreement is not reached, but this could harm the U.S. more than China due to changes in trade structure [2] - The U.S. is attempting to build a rare earth supply chain with Australia, investing billions, but the timeline and feasibility of achieving independence from China in this sector are questioned [4][7] - The U.S. reliance on China for aircraft parts is significant, with over 1,800 Boeing planes in China, and any supply cuts could backfire on U.S. companies like Boeing [5] Group 2 - Singapore's advice to China to avoid a self-sufficient development path suggests a bias, as it benefits from its own self-sufficiency initiatives while advising China against similar strategies [8] - The concept of the U.S. using a "financial nuclear option" against China is challenged by the reality of the U.S. financial system's vulnerabilities, including a downgraded credit rating and increasing national debt [9][10] - China's industrial system is robust, making complete decoupling unrealistic, and it is advancing in key technology sectors, which positions it well against U.S. pressures [11]
美国尚有后手,不给稀土就动金融核弹?新加坡劝告中方:勿反抗
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-23 19:49