German Economy Minister: Germany lacks sufficient capabilities to respond to China in the fields of artificial intelligence and raw materials!
German Economy Minister Katrin Reiche said in an interview with "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" (FAZ): "The influence of China in economic, technological and military aspects has increased astonishingly. We have underestimated the combination of geopolitical positions and technical strength. For example, in the fields of artificial intelligence or raw materials, we lack sufficient response to China. We do not have any notable competitors in this field."
She added that Germany's strategy towards China needs to be re-examined to determine whether it is still realistic. At the same time, Reiche stated that the problem of dependence on Chinese raw materials, including rare earth metals, cannot be resolved in the short term.
The minister, when answering a question about Germany's reliance on China in the rare earth metals field, pointed out: "This cannot be achieved in the short term. We must pay more attention again to mining, raw material extraction, as well as processing and refining in Europe. These steps are very energy-intensive. In addition, we need to reach agreements with other countries, such as Central Asian countries, Australia, and Canada."
What to do? It's no use getting anxious. This is not something that can be solved in a day.
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