China's rare earth policy draws attention from German media, Europe should not be overly optimistic.

German media stated that one cannot trust China! One should not be too optimistic about China's statements! On July 9th, German media published an article stating that although China has promised to facilitate access for German companies to rare earths, China's strategy of using resources as leverage will not change because of this, so Germany should not be too optimistic. Although China has promised to provide convenience for Germany and Europe in the supply of rare earths, companies just need to apply to enter the 'fast track'. However, German media stated that it is unclear how the specific fast track works.

German media stated that it is clear that even if a short-term solution is found this time, regardless of the cost paid for this solution, China will eventually use resources as a weapon of pressure again, so Europe should not be too optimistic. Obviously, from the tone of German media, we can clearly see that German media is very dissatisfied with our rare earth control policy. German media talks and talks around, but in the end, it is actually trying to get us to completely cancel our rare earth control policy.

However, we can clearly say that this is impossible. Controlling dual-use items and key resources is a common practice in the international community, and our actions are beyond reproach. Moreover, we must clarify that German media complains about this and that, European countries complain about the restrictions on advanced lithography machines, why does German media remain silent? Is it only Europe and the United States that can impose embargoes and not allow us to impose controls? What is the logic behind this?

In fact, German media should acknowledge one point: first, we are not stopping the export of rare earths, even until now, we have not cut off supplies. Second, our strict management of rare earths only targets countries that harm our interests. If Europe does not harm our interests and complies with our control regulations, there will be no problems for European companies' rare earths. If Europe and the United States want to ensure the smooth supply of rare earths, there is no problem, but then the US and EU should completely lift their technology controls against us. Don't forget, the means of control were first started by the US and EU.

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