Group 1 - The core issue at hand is the discussion between a Chinese high-tech delegation and the European Commission regarding China's export controls on rare earths, which is seen as a pretext for addressing the more pressing issue of semiconductor supply disruptions affecting the German automotive industry [1][2] - The German automotive industry, represented by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), is facing significant losses, with estimates suggesting over 20 billion euros in damages and the potential impact on 100,000 jobs if the semiconductor supply issue is not resolved by November [2][3] - The Netherlands' attempt to leverage its position regarding ASML's production capabilities has backfired, as 70% of ASML's actual production capacity is located in China, leading to urgent calls for intervention from the European Commission [2][3] Group 2 - The Chinese delegation is reportedly prepared to negotiate on both rare earth exports and semiconductor supply conditions, indicating a complex bargaining scenario where the EU's desire for rare earths may come with conditions related to semiconductor agreements [3][4] - The discussions are framed as high-level negotiations on rare earth export controls, but the underlying urgency is driven by the immediate need for semiconductor supplies to prevent further disruptions in the automotive sector [4]
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-29 16:20