Group 1 - The article discusses the dynamics of China-Europe relations, particularly in the context of China's recent tightening of rare earth export controls, which has raised concerns in Europe [1][4] - The European Union's trade representative, Sevcovic, held a two-hour video call with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to address the issue of rare earth exports, indicating the urgency of the matter [1][4] - There is a mutual agreement for a meeting in Brussels to seek urgent solutions regarding the rare earth issue, highlighting the importance of resolving tensions to prevent escalation [4][7] Group 2 - The meeting is expected to take place under the framework of the previously agreed "supply chain upgrade mechanism" between the EU and China, focusing on addressing supply bottlenecks for critical minerals [7] - The article notes that the U.S. has taken actions against China through tariffs and chip restrictions, prompting China to respond with rare earth measures, while the EU has not imposed similar strict tariffs but has faced pressure from the U.S. [7] - The overall outlook suggests that if both parties can resolve the issues promptly, the tensions surrounding rare earths between China and Europe may gradually ease [7]