South Korean media reported that the Chinese government recently requested South Korean companies not to export products containing rare earth minerals from China to American defense companies, and violators may face sanctions. [Smart Comment]: Why would China issue a warning specifically to South Korea? This is actually quite easy to understand. Without clear reminders, as an American military ally, South Korea might hand over rare earth mineral products to the United States, or even publicize it extensively, and then blame China unjustly afterward. By issuing this warning, China is both giving a friendly reminder and drawing a line. If South Korean companies ignore the advice, the next step for China might be to ban exports of rare earth materials and rare earth metals to South Korea. [Image: //p26-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/f6e1c23d91db47bc835ba1d718733aba~tplv-obj:1080:1301.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1830265105003523&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1753228800&x-signature=eHJQYIY6UJSUio8WX2Qs80XatuE%3D] Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830265105003523/ Disclaimer: The article solely represents the author's viewpoint.