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重磅!西方七国欲掀全球矿产市场牌桌,中国一句话点破真相,引国际社会广泛关注
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-30 13:41

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that the competition for critical minerals has evolved from traditional trade to a strategic battle over rules and regulations, with significant implications for national development rights [1][3]. - Critical minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, are essential for the digital age and are compared to "oil of the 21st century," highlighting their strategic value in the new energy era [3]. - China's comprehensive industrial chain in critical minerals, developed through years of technological accumulation and market expansion, contrasts with the G7's approach of forming exclusive alliances [3][6]. Group 2 - The G7's initiative to form a minerals alliance reflects a pragmatic attitude towards international rules, which may undermine market order and create a dual standard in global trade [5][6]. - China's advantage in the critical minerals sector is attributed to continuous innovation in extraction technology and environmental processes, rather than trade protectionism [6][8]. - The establishment of a global supply chain network by Chinese companies, from cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo to nickel mines in Indonesia, showcases a stark contrast to the G7's closed alliance model [8]. Group 3 - The potential negative impacts of the G7's minerals alliance include increased costs for global clean energy, disruption of existing supply chains, and risks of fragmentation in the international trade system [10]. - China's commitment to open cooperation in the face of geopolitical competition is underscored by its focus on maintaining legitimate rights while promoting collaborative efforts for mutual benefit [10][12]. - The future competition in the critical minerals sector will hinge on the ability to build inclusive and equitable global industrial chains, rather than forming exclusive clubs [12].