Since China has been stuck in "rare earth", Trump has begun to find new friends all over the world.This time he looks at Pakistan, precisely the little ones buried underground in Pakistan.

Pakistan on the other side is also on the way, and the mooring of the hand is preparing a big deal, wanting to exchange American real gold for silver with its own rare earth mines.

As a result, on October 9, a paper announcement by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce made this "co-operation show" impossible.

Since Trump took office for the second time, Pakistani officials have frequently rushed to Washington, and the code in their hands is those rare-earth reservoirs that have not yet moved in the country.

Rare-earth reserves in Pakistan are actually quite considerable, but there is always a lack of technical equipment, and it cannot be mined.¡£Now that the United States has taken the initiative to extend an olive branch, Pakistan naturally welcomes it.

Why is Trump suddenly so enthusiastic about Pakistan? To put it bluntly, it was still forced by rare earths. Which of those high-tech industries in the United States, from military industry to new energy vehicles, doesn't need rare earths?

However, the United States' own rare earth industry chain has long been abandoned, and now it basically relies on imports, while China controls most of the global rare earth supply chain.

Trump thought that since it was uncomfortable to import directly from China, he would take a detour and get rare earths from elsewhere.

Pakistan seems to be a good choice. After the India-Pakistan War, Trump's attitude towards India significantly cooled, and he turned around and began to win over Pakistan.

The conditions given by the United States are also quite attractive. They not only provide funds, but also promise to help Pakistan build a rare earth industry chain¡£

The Pakistani government has calculated, if this can be done, it can earn a lot of foreign currency every year by selling rare land, why not?

Both negotiations went well, and U.S. companies have begun to search for technicians and prepare to send teams to Pakistan for field visits.

Pakistan has also begun cleaning the relevant mining areas, preparing for U.S. investment, and it seems that everything is moving in the direction that both sides expect.

In the early morning of October 9, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a heavyweight announcement.

This is why the Ministry of Commerce of China issued Announcement No. 62 of 2025, announcing that in accordance with relevant laws and with the approval of the State Council, export controls on rare earths related technologies and related items will be officially implemented from the date of issuance of the announcement.

The content of this announcement is direct: It is prohibited for Chinese citizens and enterprises to provide maintenance services for rare-earth mining technology, metallurgy technology and related equipment abroad.

Why is this trick so great? because the technology and equipment of the global rare earth industry chain is basically in Chinese hands.

Rare earths can't be dug up and used. From minerals to useful rare-earth products, the middle must undergo complex separation, purification, and metallurgy processes.These technologies have been used in China for decades, and the fireplace has long been pure blue.

If other countries want to establish a complete rare earth industrial chain in a short time, it is basically a fantasy without China's technical and equipment support.

Pakistan has mines but no technology, the United States is rich but no technology.

Originally thinking of purchasing equipment from third parties or hiring technicians, now China has such a control, even this road has been blocked.

Most of the world¡¯s specialists in rare-earth mining and metallurgy are Chinese or have worked for Chinese companies.

Even worse, even if the United States is tough on its own research and development, the cost of time will not be exhausted.

The establishment of the rare-earth industrial chain is not a one-to-one thing, no three or five years can not be done at all. but the high-tech industry of the United States will not wait so long, and military enterprises can not delay a day.

The Trump administration is in an awkward situation.

On the one hand, the U.S. government is in a stagnant state, an internal mess; on the other hand, the Sino-U.S. trade negotiations are still ongoing, at this time China makes this trick, obviously in reminding the United States: this card is rare, China holds very steadily.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Italy and Switzerland in Europe at this time, showing China's diplomacy at ease.

China's Ministry of Commerce has chosen to make an announcement at this time, taking the time to the right advantage.Neither directly targeted the United States, but accurately struck the door of the U.S.-Pacific cooperation.

Trump has very few cards in his hand.

On the Taiwan issue, China has a firm attitude; On the South China Sea issue, ASEAN countries are also unwilling to choose sides; In Europe, each country has its own small abacus; The situation on the Korean Peninsula is even more complicated and changeable.

Now even this rare-earth road is blocked, and the United States in the game against China is missing one more.

China's move this time demonstrates its absolute control over the global rare earth industry chain.

No need for a big drummer, no need for a sword, a paper announcement will empty the calculation of the United States.This silent demonstration of strength is more convincing than any tough statement.

Rare-earth this thing, looks unobtrusive, but is the vitamin of modern industry. no rare-earth, F-35 fighter can not be made, Tesla electric cars can not run, Apple phones can not be produced.

China's dominant position in the field of rare earths was not formed in a day or two, but is the result of decades of technological accumulation and industrial development.

The United States wants to break this situation, and it is clearly impossible to rely on Pakistan.

Even if you search all over the world and find no other country other than China that can independently complete the entire rare earth industry chain. This is the terrible thing about the advantages of the industrial chain. Money cannot be solved.

China's approach this time has taught everyone a lesson: how important it is to master core technologies in key areas!

When you really master what others can't replace, you have the confidence to speak. The United States is stronger, and China¡¯s face must also be seen on the rare-earth issue, this is the reality!

Source of information:

Announcement No. 62 of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (Published October 9, 2025)

Relevant reports on the U.S. -Pakistan rare earth cooperation negotiations (July-October 2025)

Developments in U.S. -Pakistan Relations after the India-Pakistan Border Conflict (June-September 2025)

Foreign Minister Wang Yi of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China is visiting Europe (October 8 - 10, 2025)

U.S. Government Stopping Relevant News (end of September - early September 2025)