China's strong response: Constraints on the U.S.-China industrial chain have increased competition for the supply side of rare earths.
The Financial Times recently reported that in response to U.S. measures to block high-end chips from Chinese companies, China has issued a ban on its production process. This new regulatory policy will intensify the struggle between China and the United States, as well as its allies, for the world's energy and technology supply chains. For many Western countries, the move will also highlight China's strength in some of the world's key energy sources.
China's strategic reserves play a pivotal role in both high-end equipment and new energy technology fields. China owns about 60% of the world's rare earth resources, but almost 90% of the world's resources are refined. However, in recent years, the United States has made some efforts to reduce its dependence on China's rare earth resources. They are putting pressure on China internationally to stop its monopoly in the rare earth market;The United States, on the other hand, is vigorously developing its own rare earth resources in China and striving to achieve self-sufficiency in domestic rare earths. In addition, in an effort to reduce dependence on China, the United States is working to build partnerships with countries such as Australia and Canada to broaden its rare earth supply.
However, China's ban has made the United States, Europe and other countries feel tricky. In many high-tech industries, such as mobile phones, tablets, etc., rare earths are an important raw material. Improve the utilization rate of wind turbines;Improve the energy conversion efficiency of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, and promote the development of new energy industries such as aerospace and new energy. According to the IEA, the world's demand for rare earths will increase several times over the next 20 years. This shows that China's advantages in this area are becoming more and more obvious, and its rarity and importance are also increasing.
China has the right to control, monitor and export rare earth resources in terms of ensuring China's economy and national defense. China's ban on the processed rare earth process is not only a boycott of the United States' wafer exports, but also a safeguard of China's important strategic materials. China has always advocated that there are so many resources, there must be a plan, there must be a plan, there must be a plan, there must be a plan, and we must not sell too much, especially to keep an eye on our buyers.
China's position and role in the world.
Rare earth is a special mineral composed of 17 rare minerals. They play an important role in many high-tech industries such as electronic product manufacturing, new energy development, aerospace, environmental protection, etc. Due to its unique properties, it has an irreplaceable position in many applications.
1.Portable electronics: Rare earth elements play a key role in the production of portable electronics such as mobile phones and tablets. These technologies can improve the display of the screen, enhance the performance of the battery, and increase the battery life, resulting in a better user experience for consumers.
2.Development of new energy sources: Rare earth elements play a key role in new energy technologies such as wind and solar energy. The use of rare earth permanent magnets to prepare high-performance wind power and photovoltaic panels can effectively improve the energy conversion efficiency and promote the development and application of new energy.
3.Space astronautics: There are also great uses in space. Due to its high melting point, high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, it has broad application prospects in aero engines, aerospace equipment and missiles.
4.Environmental protection: It also plays a big role in environmental protection. For example, the addition of rare earth catalytic materials to the exhaust of motor vehicles can turn toxic exhaust gases into non-toxic compounds, thereby reducing environmental pollution.
Due to its importance and rarity, control of it has risen to an important national strategic position. China's rare earth mineral reserves rank first in the world, with mining, processing, smelting and other functions. This has given China a pivotal role and a dominant position in the rare earths market.
At the same time, with the extensive use of rare earths in high-tech industries, the demand for them is increasing in countries around the world. According to estimates by the World Energy Agency, the world's demand for rare earths will double by 2040. This also shows that China has broad prospects for development and broad space for development.
The U.S. must acknowledge how important China's rare earth resources are to its economy.
But the U.S. doesn't realize the importance of China's rare earth resources to its economic development. The U.S. targeting of rare earth products in China, as well as previous restrictions on Chinese companies such as Huawei, show that the U.S. authorities are not fully aware of this and the value of high technology.
China's monopoly on China's rare earth industry and restrictions on its production process have had a major impact on the U.S. economy and military. In many industries such as aerospace, new energy, and electronics, rare earths are important raw materials. The development of high-tech industry in the United States has been seriously hampered, thus restricting its independent research and development capabilities and international competitiveness.
In addition, in order to reduce its dependence on China, the United States is also working to develop rare earths with other places**. However, the cooperation between the two sides is not an adequate substitute for China's rare earth resources. China has a large number of minerals and strong comprehensive processing capabilities, which makes China have incomparable competitiveness in the world.
In modern society, how to effectively develop and develop resources has become a major issue. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen international cooperation and joint research and development in order to achieve sustainable development and balanced use of resources, and achieve the purpose of resource sharing and win-win. Everything should be based on mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win, and no unilateral restrictions or suppression should be imposed.
Third, China and the United States should face reality in a more rational and calm manner and find a mutually beneficial way of cooperation. Rare earth is a global energy source, and all countries in the world should treat this issue with a fair and reciprocal mentality, and work together to promote the sustainable development of China's energy. Only by working together can our common prosperity and stability be realized.