Recent events such as Sweden's preparation to join NATO, the shelling of Gaza by the Israeli army, and the termination of China's germanate exports to the United States have all attracted the world's attention. At the same time, it also reflects the various contradictions existing between countries and the space for cooperation between countries.
Sweden has accelerated the process of "accession".
Turkey's Erdogan said a few days ago that he had signed an agreement to recognize Sweden's accession, which means that Sweden can obtain full NATO membership as long as it is recognized by Hungary. Swedish Prime Minister Krist Krist hailed the move as "a milestone of great significance".
Sweden and Finland submitted to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in May this year, Finland had already agreed to it in April, and Sweden did not adopt it due to Turkey's strong **. Turkey's reaction is largely due to Sweden's stance and approach to the Kurdistan Labor Party. While addressing Turkey's concerns, Sweden is also amending Turkey's anti-terrorism legislation and constitution. In addition, Sweden has pledged to help Turkey become a member, although Stoltenberg said the two things are "unrelated".
Sweden officially became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an event that caused a great sensation around the world. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Baltic States share the belief that this will contribute to regional security and stability, and the United States is pleased to do so, because it would make the North Atlantic Treaty Organization stronger and more reliable. But other people's concerns about Sweden's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could make relations between Northern Europe, and Russia in particular, even more strained. There have also been strong criticism from some leftists and the media in Turkey, saying that this move will endanger Turkey's best interests.
The Gaza Strip has been severely damaged.
A serious attack took place at a training center in the city of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, which China News reported killed nine people and wounded 75. The training centre, a United Nations agency used to resettle refugees, is now home to some 30,000 refugees. The Palestine Refugee Agency for the Near East (UNHCR) has publicly condemned this practice as "a flagrant violation of the fundamental principles of the conflict". ”
It is alleged that the attack was carried out by Israeli forces, but the Israeli side denied this, saying that there would be no air strikes or bombardments by any troops. Israel also said it would "thoroughly review" the military stationed around the United Nations equipment to see if the attacks were carried out by Hamas. Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip and has been in conflict with Israel for a long time.
The attack sparked a rare "condemnation" from the United States. U.S. spokesman Patel said the U.S. was "extremely concerned" about the accident and "condemned" the actions of the Israeli army. This is the first time that the United States has used the word "condemnation" to accuse Israel in this round of Palestinian-Israeli friction. The United States has always been a strong ally of Israel, but it has also imposed certain constraints and conditions on Israel's military activities, such as preventing people from being injured and defending United Nations equipment.
The situation in Gaza is deteriorating as the actions of the Israeli army lead to a serious humanitarian crisis. According to the Gaza District Health Service, thousands of people have died and tens of thousands have been wounded in military strikes by the Israeli army so far. At the same time, the basic structure of Gaza has also been hit hard, and many residential houses, hospitals, and schools have been reduced to rubble. The United Nations, the European Union and other international institutions and other countries have expressed their concern and support, and called on all parties to cease hostilities and resume peace as soon as possible.
China has suspended exports of GAGA and GE to the United States
According to VOA Broadcasting***, China has completely banned the import of gallium and germanium to the United States from July next year, according to customs statistics. Gallium and germanium are important raw materials for the manufacture of high-end semiconductor wafers, and China is the world's leading producer of gallium and germanium. In response to the ban on high-tech products from China by the United States and its allies, China will begin imposing export controls on gallium and germanium products to Beijing in August next year.
Gallium and germanium, as rare elements, are considered to be important raw materials for semiconductor products together with rare earth resources. Semiconductor chips play a pivotal role in many industries such as smartphones, computers, automobiles, aerospace, and more. China is one of the world's largest gallium and germanium minerals, accounting for about 95% of the world's gallium production and 60% of the world's germanium production.
The United States has comprehensively suppressed China's semiconductor industry, not only has it completely blocked China's chip industry, but even other chips and production equipment are not allowed to be exported to China, which has the intention of bringing down China's entire semiconductor industry. China has reacted strongly by suspending the delivery of gallium and germanium to the United States, which will have a significant impact on the semiconductor industry in the United States. Without this batch of raw materials, even if the Americans have mastered the most advanced production technology, it will be difficult to solve this problem in a short time.
China's suspension of U.S. gallium alloy exports has spilled over into other countries like Japan. According to customs statistics, Chinese exports to Japan and Japanese germanium fell by 3 4 and 1 3, respectively, according to customs figures from the United States. In other words, if Japan wants to develop high technology and military, it has to be careful, and if they provoke China again and again, then they will have to suffer a little, which is China's expression of Japan's bad behavior, and it is also reasonable.
These are the three major events that have taken place in the international community in recent times, each of which has made many countries feel uneasy, and at the same time reflects how the current global situation is changing and complex. We must deal with this with a calm and proper manner, defend the interests and dignity of our country, and promote peace and cooperation in the world.