Group 1 - The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's strong rhetoric towards China regarding rare earth supplies has garnered international attention, using rare earths as leverage against China [1] - China holds an unassailable dominant position in the global rare earth industry, controlling approximately 70% of the market share and possessing advanced technology in rare earth processing [3][5] - The European attempt to establish a "rare earth alliance" to bypass China has not made substantial progress and appears ineffective against China's established rare earth traceability management [7] Group 2 - Von der Leyen's shift in attitude after meeting with the U.S. government highlights deep-seated rifts between Europe and the U.S., as the Inflation Reduction Act attracts significant investments to North America [9] - The reality of "resource dependence" exposes the EU's lack of strategic autonomy and its inability to effectively counter U.S. economic pressures while being unable to challenge China's core resource advantages [9][11] - China's resource advantages and strong market appeal create a solid defensive barrier, revealing the fragility of the so-called "alliance" between the U.S. and Europe when faced with individual interests [11]