稀土战火骤燃！日本强硬叫板反遭中国“精准锁喉”

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around Japan's escalating conflict with China over rare earth elements, which are critical for Japan's military and industrial sectors [1][3] - Japan's military industry faces a severe crisis due to China's export restrictions on rare earth minerals, with major companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries having only three months of inventory left [3][4] - The Japanese government is attempting to rally G7 support to counter China's dominance in rare earths, but internal disagreements and logistical challenges hinder this effort [3][4] Group 2 - China's export control measures are a strategic response to Japan's past actions, including a previous rare earth supply cut during the Diaoyu Islands dispute [6] - Japan's attempts to retaliate, such as filing a complaint with the WTO and seeking alliances with Australia and Canada, have been met with skepticism and rejection [6][8] - The situation highlights the need for Japan to shift from a confrontational approach to a cooperative one, focusing on technology development and sustainable practices in the rare earth sector [8]