24小时内，欧盟出两招对付中国，外媒说大实话：欧洲困境自作自受

Group 1 - The EU has initiated new sanctions against Russia while simultaneously targeting four Chinese oil companies, indicating a dual approach to geopolitical tensions [3][5] - The EU is also exploring countermeasures against China regarding rare earth elements, highlighting a growing concern over dependency on Chinese exports [3][5] - European countries are facing a dilemma due to their reliance on Chinese rare earths, which has been exacerbated by their previous focus on high-value segments rather than mining and processing [7][9] Group 2 - The EU's recent actions reflect a clear hostility towards China, with calls for urgent diplomatic solutions to address the situation [5][9] - There is a recognition among European nations that their dependency on Chinese rare earths is a result of short-sighted policies, and they are now in a position where they must negotiate with China [5][7] - The current panic among Western companies to increase rare earth inventories is insufficient to mitigate the potential impact of tighter Chinese export controls [7][9]