Recently, the United States announced arms sales to Taiwan, providing equipment related to command, control, communications, and computer life-cycle support, with the aim of improving the command and monitoring capabilities of the Taiwan military and facilitating its sharing of intelligence data with the outside world. At the same time, it is "coincidental" that ChinaMinistry of Commerceand the Ministry of Science and Technology issued a joint announcement prohibiting partialRare earthsexport of technology, among others:Rare earthsmining, beneficiation, smelting technology, etc. Rare earthsIt is a resource of great strategic significance, known as "industrial monosodium glutamate", and has important application value in the field of high technology. This time it is forbiddenRare earthsThe export move can be said to be China's response and countermeasures to US arms sales to Taiwan.
Rare earthsIt is an important strategic resource, and China is the largest in the worldRare earthsreserves of the country, which accounts for 60% of the world's mining production, at the same timeRare earthsIt is also in the leading position in terms of processing and refining. WhileRare earthsIt is not a raw material, and it also needs to be purified. And this purification technology, China is also unique in the world, and ahead of other countries. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that China is fully capable of "monopolizing the world" if it wants toRare earthsRight". This is dependentRare earthsof high-tech industries, it will have a huge impact. Taking the most advanced F-35** fighter in the United States as an example, it takes 417 kg to produce oneRare earthsMaterials;And the production of an American nuclear submarine requires even up to 4 tonsRare earthsRare earthsThe importance is self-evident.
China's restrictionsRare earthsTechnology exports can be said to be a very effective initiative. And not only because China is globalRare earthsproduction and processing of important countries, but also China's technology surpasses that of other countries. By limitingRare earthsThe export of technology, China can cut offRare earthsofChain, which directly affects some dependenciesRare earthsof high-tech industries. Rather than merely "superficially" sanctioning U.S. industrial companies, China has opted for a more direct approach that is necessary for its productionRare earthsraw materials are restricted. Such countermeasures are undoubtedly more effective and effective.
The "coincidence" of the US arms sales to Taiwan and China's ban on rare earth exports is not accidental. First of all, the US arms sales to Taiwan are a strategic consideration and challenge to China, and show that the US stands on the Taiwan Strait issueTaiwanside, and try to strengthen its pairTaiwanofMilitarySupport and enhance the strength and strategic position of the Taiwan military. China asTaiwanThe mainland side has always adhered to the one-China principleTaiwanThe issue is China's core interest and the first red line in China-US relations. The intervention of any State is unacceptable. Therefore, China has expressed its resolute opposition to this and has taken corresponding countermeasures.
Second, the U.S. crackdown on China in the field of science and technology is also a background to China's countermeasures. The United States has long imposed restrictions on Chinese chips** in an attempt to hinder ChinaSemiconductorsThe development of the industry. This unjust repression has put China under tremendous pressure. In response, China has taken steps to tighten exports of some strategic metals, as well as restrictionsRare earthsExport of technology. These countermeasures reflect China's determination and ability to protect its own interests and safeguard it.
The "coincidence" of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and China's ban on rare earth exports will certainly have an important impact on both sides. Arms sales to Taiwan will be strengthenedTaiwanregionalMilitarystrength, enhance its self-confidence and status in the Taiwan Strait region. That's rightTaiwanis a positive event, but at the same time it will increaseThe tension increasesMilitaryThe risk of confrontation. And China bans itRare earthsExports will be dependent on certain countries, in particularRare earthsof high-tech industries. Rare earthsThe importance of some of the leading technologies and industries cannot be underestimatedRare earthsAlmost indispensable raw material. So onceRare earths**Restrictions, which will seriously affect the development of related industries.
Looking ahead, conflicts and confrontations between China and the United States will still exist, especially on the Taiwan Strait issue. Arms sales to TaiwanRare earthsThe embargo is only part of the equation. China will resolutely safeguard its core interests and territorial integrity, and will resolutely respond to any threats and challenges to China's interests. At the same time, China will continue to promote scientific and technological innovation and independent developmentRare earthsand other key raw materials to improve their own innovation ability and competitiveness. Competition and cooperation between China and the United States are inevitable, and only through cooperation on an equal footing and mutual respect can a win-win and stable international pattern be achieved.
To sum up, the "coincidence" of US arms sales to Taiwan and China's ban on rare earth exports is not accidental, and they represent strategic calculations and confrontation between China and the United States. Conflict and cooperation between the two countries will continue, and China will resolutely safeguard its core interests and take corresponding countermeasures. At the same time, China will also accelerate scientific and technological innovation and independent development, reduce dependence on key raw materials, and improve the country's innovation capacity and competitiveness. In the international community, only cooperation based on equality and mutual respect can achieve a win-win and stable international pattern.