终于破案，中方追回96吨稀金，要跟美国算总账，13万吨订单被消除

Group 1 - The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court sentenced 27 individuals involved in the smuggling of 166 tons of antimony ingots, a strategic resource restricted from export, with 96 tons successfully recovered [1] - The case highlights the attempts by foreign forces to illegally acquire China's strategic resources, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the US-China relationship [1] - Following the court ruling, the US announced a $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, prompting China to cancel a 132,000-ton order of US wheat as a countermeasure [1] Group 2 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce approved export licenses for certain enterprises regarding rare earths, easing concerns for global supply chains, while maintaining a strict stance against smuggling [3] - In 2024, cases of rare metal smuggling in China increased by 47%, with 83% of these cases involving collusion with foreign forces [3] - The smuggling operation involved disguising antimony ingots as industrial waste and falsifying customs documents, with the seized 96 tons representing 12% of the US's annual demand for this critical metal [3] Group 3 - The US Department of Defense's arms sale to Taiwan included 64 Harpoon anti-ship missiles and 12 HIMARS rocket systems, with 87% of the equipment being offensive in nature, contradicting previous claims of providing only defensive weapons [4] - China's countermeasures have included imposing tariffs on US agricultural products in response to US tariffs, demonstrating its capability to respond effectively to actions that harm its core interests [4] - The US's agricultural exports to China have seen a 29% year-on-year decline, with major crops like soybeans, corn, and wheat hitting ten-year lows [4] Group 4 - The recovery of 96 tons of antimony and the cancellation of the wheat order symbolize a broader geopolitical struggle, with China asserting its determination to protect its sovereignty and strategic resources [5] - The ongoing strategic competition initiated by the US raises questions about its chances of success, especially as China prepares to respond decisively to any further provocations [5]