中欧挂断电话，德国连开2枪，不惜用“核选项”，逼中国交出稀土

Core Points - The EU Trade Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, and China's Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, held a two-hour video call discussing China's restrictions on rare earth exports, but no substantial results were achieved [1] - Dombrovskis invited Chinese officials to Brussels for further discussions, indicating the EU's anxiety over the rare earth export situation, which has caused production difficulties for European companies [1] - Some European countries, particularly Poland and certain Western nations, are advocating for a tougher stance against China, with France considering all options for retaliation and Germany suggesting the use of the EU's "Anti-Coercion Instrument" [1][3] Group 1 - The EU's internal divisions are becoming apparent, with some countries supporting a more aggressive approach towards China, reflecting a shift in sentiment among EU member states [1] - The "Anti-Coercion Instrument" allows the EU to implement severe trade measures, but it is generally viewed as a deterrent rather than a tool for actual use, especially against a significant trading partner like China [3] - Germany's proposal to activate this instrument appears to be a strategy to exert pressure in negotiations rather than a genuine intent to use it [3] Group 2 - The comments from the President of the German Central Bank, Joachim Nagel, advocating for a more aggressive trade strategy with China, suggest a growing influence of U.S. perspectives among European officials [4] - This aggressive stance may lead to complications, as historical lessons indicate that pressure tactics can backfire, ultimately harming the initiator [4] - The EU must demonstrate sincerity in future dialogues to resolve the rare earth issue, rather than mimicking Washington's approach, to avoid potential strong retaliation from China [4]