外交学院教授李海东接受《环球时报》采访时表示，美日印澳"四边机制"的建立就是为美国声称的大国地缘政治竞争目的服务，其实现途径是通 过制造所谓区域危机和动荡，展示美国在亚太地区的"领导地位"。"与此同时，日澳印每个国家都试图借助美国的力量来展示各自在亚太的重要性 和独特性，他们的共同性是制造'中国威胁论'，强化各自诉求"。 美国国务院发言人布鲁斯6月30日表示，"四边机制"外长会议将重申美日印澳对自由开放的"印太地区"的共同承诺，并突出四国战略伙伴"维护主 权、加强海上安全和建立弹性供应链"的共同决心。 【环球时报报道 记者 郭媛丹】美日印澳"四边机制"（QUAD）7月1日在美国华盛顿召开外长会议，6月28日，成员国的海岸警卫队登上美国巡逻 船，启动首次联合"船上观察员任务"，外媒将这一动向与中国在海上的行动相关联。接受《环球时报》采访的专家认为，有关国家炮制"中国威 胁"，试图让海上联合行动"名正言顺"，其本质还是维护霸权，遏制、打压其他国家。 李海东认为，"四边机制"通过制造危机确保自身存在的必要性，而四国海岸警卫队的联合行动正是服务于此目标。 军事专家张军社对《环球时报》记者表示，从近几年美国海岸警卫队船 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes that China and Australia are friends, not enemies, and criticizes the so-called "China threat theory" as a narrative used by certain countries to maintain their hegemony and create division in the world [1][2]. Group 1: China's Position on Global Peace - China has historically been a staunch supporter and promoter of world peace, never initiating a war or occupying foreign land [3]. - The country has a defensive national defense policy, with military spending at only 1.5% of GDP, significantly lower than the global average [3]. - China has proposed various global initiatives aimed at promoting development, security, and civilization, contributing to global peace and development [3]. Group 2: China-Australia Relations - China and Australia are important economic partners with highly complementary economic structures, benefiting from each other's resources and products [4]. - There are no historical grievances or fundamental conflicts of interest between the two nations, and both share a commitment to maintaining safe trade routes [4]. - The article calls for open communication to address differences without affecting the friendly relations between the two countries [4].

美国国防部和国土安全部就伊朗网络威胁发出严厉警告。 ...

"中国警告澳大利亚不要增加国防开支"，澳大利亚天空新闻台报道称，美方主张，澳国防预算应从目前略高于GDP的2%提高至3.5%。美国白宫新 闻秘书莱维特上周表示，如果北约盟友能够找到额外的资金，那么美国的印太地区盟友也能做到。不过，天空新闻台上周五报道称，澳总理阿尔 巴尼斯迄今不愿回应美方的要求，坚称任何决定都将基于澳国家利益，而非外部压力。不过，澳国防部长马尔斯表示，在北约盟国纷纷支持特朗 普之后，阿尔巴尼斯政府将"评估"国防预算。 澳联社称，阿尔巴尼斯计划近期访华。在被问及对中国大使文章的看法时，他表示，"中国大使代表中国发言"，"我的工作是代表澳大利亚发 言"。他进一步强调称，澳政府致力于"投资符合澳大利亚的国家利益的能力和关系"。澳外长本周将在华盛顿会见美国国务卿鲁比奥，并于周二出 席美日印澳"四边机制"外长会议。澳媒认为不排除美国会对包括澳大利亚在内的"四边机制"成员国继续施压。 文章批评称，这些国家渲染国际地区紧张局势，诋毁中国正常军力建设，无非是为自己大幅增加军费、肆意越界扩权找借口。大幅提高军费极大 增加了相关国家财政负担，损害各国提振经济、改善民生的努力，让本就复苏乏力的世界经济更加举步维艰。 ...

智通财经6月30日电，据新华社，集体安全条约组织（集安组织）外长理事会会议6月30日在吉尔吉斯斯 坦乔尔蓬阿塔市举行，会议特别关注加强该组织集体应对外部威胁等问题。据吉尔吉斯斯坦外交部网站 当天发布的消息，白俄罗斯、哈萨克斯坦、吉尔吉斯斯坦、俄罗斯、塔吉克斯坦等国外长出席会议。会 议就当前国际和地区安全问题、协调成员国在集安组织框架下的外交活动进行了讨论。会议特别关注了 集安组织责任区局势、加强集体应对外部威胁以及与其他国际组织协作等问题。 集安组织成员国强调加强集体应对外部威胁 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Israeli Foreign Minister stated that the establishment of a Palestinian state would pose a threat to Israel's security [1] Group 1 - The Israeli perspective emphasizes that a Palestinian state is seen as a direct security risk [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Swiss franc experienced a significant decline in the first quarter, yet the Swiss National Bank refrained from intervening in the foreign exchange market for the fifth consecutive quarter [1] Group 1: Swiss National Bank Actions - The Swiss National Bank purchased only 49 million Swiss francs in foreign exchange from January to March, maintaining a consistent low level of intervention compared to previous quarters [1] - The decision not to intervene suggests that officials see no reason to act, especially after a surprising rate cut in December 2022 that led investors to withdraw funds from the Swiss franc [1] Group 2: Currency Performance - In the first quarter, the Swiss franc depreciated by 1.7% against the euro while appreciating by 2.8% against the US dollar [1] - The appreciation against the US dollar may be linked to heightened trade tensions, particularly following President Trump's announcement of comprehensive tariffs on April 2, which caused the Swiss franc to reach a historical high against the dollar [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around former President Trump's support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu amidst ongoing political and military tensions in Israel, particularly regarding the handling of the recent Israel-Palestine conflict and Netanyahu's legal troubles [1][3] - Trump criticized the Israeli prosecutors for their actions against Netanyahu, labeling it as political persecution and emphasizing Netanyahu's cooperation with the U.S. in addressing the Iranian nuclear threat [1][3] - Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's government, expressing dissatisfaction with its management of the renewed Israel-Palestine conflict [3] Group 2 - Netanyahu is currently facing legal challenges, including charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, which could lead to significant prison sentences if convicted [3] - The Israeli legal system is currently deliberating on Netanyahu's request to postpone his trial, with a hearing scheduled to discuss this matter [3] - Trump's previous support for Netanyahu included calls to dismiss the corruption charges against him, indicating a continued political alliance [3]

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is facing a severe shortage of rare earth magnets, which are critical for high-tech industries and automotive manufacturing, leading to significant disruptions in supply chains and increased costs for European companies [1][3][5]. Group 1: Impact of Rare Earth Shortage - The EU's ambassador to China, Toledo, emphasized the urgent need for rare earth materials, indicating that the shortage has caused considerable distress among European businesses [1][3]. - Recent reports indicate a significant decline in China's rare earth exports to Europe, which has resulted in production delays and rising costs in sectors such as automotive and wind energy [5][9]. - Toledo expressed fears regarding the clarity of trade relations between China and the EU, hinting that upcoming high-level visits to China could be affected if the rare earth issue remains unresolved [5][9]. Group 2: Trade Relations and Historical Context - The EU's current predicament is partly a consequence of trade tensions between China and the US, which led to China's implementation of export licensing for rare earths as a countermeasure to US tariffs [7][9]. - The Chinese government has stated that its export controls are non-discriminatory and legally justified, contrasting with the EU's portrayal of the situation as a threat to global supply chains [9][19]. - Since 2017, China's economy has grown by 40%, while EU exports to China have decreased by 30%, highlighting underlying issues in EU-China trade relations [13][19]. Group 3: EU's Trade Policies and Perceptions - The EU has imposed high tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles under the guise of ensuring fair competition, without considering the potential impact on EU-China relations [11][15]. - The EU's recent restrictions on Chinese companies in various sectors, including medical devices, have been criticized as protectionist measures that undermine fair competition [15][19]. - The narrative of "China weaponizing rare earths" has emerged in Western media, suggesting a strategic attempt to pressure China into concessions regarding rare earth exports [17][19]. Group 4: China's Strategic Management of Rare Earths - China's approach to rare earth management has evolved from simple resource exportation to comprehensive control over the entire supply chain, reflecting its strategic importance [21][23]. - Despite the restrictions, China continues to process compliant export applications, indicating that it has not completely closed off its rare earth supply to Europe [23][25]. - For the EU to secure a stable supply of rare earths, it must demonstrate reciprocal goodwill by lifting unreasonable tariffs and restrictions on Chinese products [26].

Core Viewpoint - The EU is requesting China to restore rare earth supplies before the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen next month, highlighting the EU's concerns over shortages in rare earth magnets [1][3][12] Group 1: EU's Position and Requests - The EU Ambassador to China has openly expressed the hope that China will understand Europe's fear regarding the shortage of rare earth magnets and restore supplies before von der Leyen's visit [3][12] - The EU's request is seen as an attempt to leverage its relationship with China while still imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles [3][9] Group 2: Ursula von der Leyen's Stance - Ursula von der Leyen is characterized as pro-American and anti-China, having previously sought to align with the Trump administration by portraying China as a common enemy [5][7] - During the G7 summit, von der Leyen emphasized the "China threat" narrative, particularly focusing on China's restrictions on rare earth and magnet exports [5][7] Group 3: US-EU Relations and Strategy - The EU's strategy appears to involve using China as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the US, hoping to ease tariffs imposed on Europe while pressuring China to lift its export restrictions [9][11] - The EU's dual approach of trying to appease both the US and China is seen as risky due to its lack of sufficient power to effectively manage both sides [11]