Group 1 - G7 countries have reached a consensus to reduce dependence on China for rare earth elements, with participation from resource-rich countries like Australia, India, Mexico, and South Korea [1] - The meeting was called by U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen, emphasizing the need to address existing flaws in the critical mineral supply chain [3] - The U.S. industrial net profit margin is only 4.3%, which is marginally higher than the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate of 4.25%, raising concerns about investment in industrial sectors compared to financial markets [5] Group 2 - The total profits of the U.S. financial industry have reached 4.7 times that of the industrial sector, with a pure profit margin of 30%, indicating a significant shift in investment focus towards finance rather than manufacturing [7] - In contrast, China's R&D investment as a percentage of GDP is 3.2%, compared to the U.S.'s decline to 1.7% by 2025, highlighting a disparity in industrial investment [7] - The leading light rare earth company, Northern Rare Earth, reported a net profit margin of 6.71% in Q2 2025, attributed to a 56.53% increase in rare earth concentrate prices over five consecutive quarters [9] Group 3 - "China Rare Earth" reported a net loss of 107 million HKD in 2024, with a net profit margin of -14.16%, illustrating the challenges faced by the industry despite potential investments from U.S. companies [11] - The financial sector's profitability is so high that it discourages investment in industrial sectors, as evidenced by the reluctance of U.S. capital to invest heavily in rare earths [11] - NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg's statement that "China belongs to the Arctic nations" reflects a strategic interest in the Arctic region, despite China's lack of territorial claims there [13] Group 4 - The strategic value of Greenland is emphasized in the context of U.S. interests in controlling Arctic shipping routes, with concerns raised by Denmark and the EU regarding U.S. claims over Greenland [15][17] - The international consensus supports Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, with local residents not favoring independence, indicating a complex geopolitical landscape [18]