从高市早苗对我国进行挑衅开始，我国就已经开始一步步进行反制，这些反制在高市早苗的眼中无非就是一些不痛不痒的小问题而已。 因为在高市的眼中，他们在稀土的问题上已经给和美国达成了一致，美日现在整下探讨稀土合作的具体方式。 首相高市早苗仍在公开场合高调推动稀土供应多元化，一边与美国探讨南鸟岛附近稀土开发的合作模式，一边计划2026年初尝试深海稀土淤泥挖掘。 试图营造出摆脱对华依赖的积极姿态，但这种表面的强硬，却在日本前首相石破茂的一连串质问中显得格外苍白。 在东京的公开演讲中，石破茂直面因高市早苗涉台错误言论而恶化的中日关系，抛出了振聋发聩的一问：如果没有与中国的关系，我们的国家还能生存吗？ 这番话绝非空穴来风，更不是简单的外交辞令，而是对日本经济社会根基的深刻叩问。 要知道，石破茂向来被视为对华强硬派，连他都如此直白地警示对华关系的重要性，足以说明当前日本政府的激进路线已触碰了现实的红线。 然而，稀土并不是最主要的，最致命的一点便是药品方面，日本十分依赖我国的药品，一旦我国停供，日本将陷入无尽的黑暗之中。 那么，我国的药品为什么对日本如此重要？ 高市早苗政府力推的稀土供应多元化，堪称其摆脱对华依赖的核心抓手，从与 ...

Core Viewpoint - Japan has begun importing rare earth elements from Australia, marking its first acquisition of this critical resource from outside China, which is seen as a significant step towards diversifying supply sources for economic security [1][2]. Group 1: Import Details - Sojitz Corporation has started importing dysprosium and terbium from the Mount Weld mine in Australia, with these materials processed in Malaysia before being shipped to Japan [1]. - Lynas Rare Earths, the operator of the Mount Weld mine, received an investment of AUD 200 million (approximately RMB 930 million) from a joint venture established by Sojitz and the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) in 2023 [1]. - Lynas will supply up to 65% of the dysprosium and terbium output from the mine, which corresponds to about 30% of Japan's market demand for these elements [1]. Group 2: Economic Security and Cost Implications - Japan views the diversification of supply sources outside of China as a key aspect of its economic security strategy, given that China currently accounts for nearly 70% of global rare earth production, with heavy rare earths almost entirely sourced from China [2]. - The cost of importing rare earths from Australia and the U.S. is expected to be significantly higher than sourcing directly from China, primarily due to the lower concentration of heavy rare earths in ores and the inefficiencies in mining and transportation [2]. - The price of the heavy rare earths imported by Sojitz from Australia is reported to be higher than that of Chinese products [2].

Core Viewpoint - India is launching a domestic rare earth production plan to reduce reliance on China, with an investment of 35 to 50 billion rupees (approximately 8.4 million to 12 million USD) [1] Group 1: Investment and Financial Commitment - India plans to invest between 35 billion to 50 billion rupees to boost its rare earth production capabilities [1] - The investment aims to enhance India's position as a significant supplier of rare earths outside of China [1] Group 2: Industry Potential and Challenges - India ranks third in the world for rare earth reserves, indicating substantial potential for growth in this sector [1] - To achieve its goals, India must increase funding and accelerate advancements in mining and processing technologies for critical minerals [1]