国际地缘政治系列之二:美国国家安全战略对中国矿业的影响
Minmetals Securities·2025-12-31 14:44

Group 1: U.S. National Security Strategy Changes - The U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) 2025 marks a significant shift from promoting ideology to defending "Western civilization" and its core territories, emphasizing the importance of mineral resources[1] - The strategy identifies North America as an inviolable core area, while Latin America is viewed as a strategic depth that needs "purification" from external competitors, particularly China[12] - In the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. aims to curb China through military deterrence and supply chain cooperation with allies like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India, focusing on economic competition as the decisive factor[15] Group 2: Methods to Contain Chinese Mining - Legal barriers will be implemented through the expansion of "Foreign Entities of Concern" rules, forcing a restructuring of global mining equity and restricting Chinese companies' overseas paths[2] - Financial sanctions will be utilized to cut off financing channels for Chinese companies, block IPOs, and freeze settlement channels, potentially affecting third parties that assist[2] - The U.S. will construct exclusive logistics networks to physically isolate Chinese mining operations and promote standards that exclude Chinese supply chains from high-end markets[2] Group 3: Risk Assessment of Mining Regions - North America is classified as a high-risk area for Chinese mining enterprises, with potential asset confiscation and administrative intervention due to national security concerns[36] - South America is deemed a dangerous zone, where U.S. strategies aim to create operational difficulties for Chinese companies through high tariffs and responsible mining certifications[39] - Africa is identified as a competitive zone, where the U.S. engages in resource competition without seeking to monopolize, allowing for some operational flexibility for Chinese firms[42]