Germany says China has no right to ask about the use of rare earth, this is an economic secret. say this is indeed no problem, the Chinese respect and understand. but, you can not buy China's rare earth. because China also has the right not to sell, and lazy to ask about the use!
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Recently, the topic around rare-earth exports between Germany and China has caused a lot of concern.The German side has openly stated that China is "unqualified" to question the specific uses of rare-earth exports, and also hangs "economic secrets" in its mouth.
This statement seems reasonable at first, after all, the buyer bought something, how to use it was his own thing. but is the reality so simple? in fact, just think carefully, this is behind the real picture of the rights and games of both parties.
The buyer certainly has the freedom to choose the use, but the seller also has the right to decide whether to sell, how to sell, and whether to ask.
Especially in relation to global high-end manufacturing and national defense security resources, such as rare earth, not the "ordinary goods" that anyone who wants to buy can buy and use.
Germany's high-profile said that China has no right to question the trend of rare earth, in fact, it is a typical "only talking about rights, not talking about responsibilities", to enjoy the convenience of China's rare earth exports, but does not want to accept any restrictions and regulations, this mentality is to use the resource country as a "toolbox".
After years of accumulation, China has not only mastered rare earth mining and separation technology, but also has the power of speech in all aspects of the industrial chain, supply chain, market share.
Germany is highly dependent on China's rare earth, especially in key industries such as automotive, machinery, renewable energy, without China's rare earth, and production lines may be stalled minute by minute.
Last year, when China adjusted its export policy, many German companies felt the pressure of being "stuck". Inventories once fell to the dangerous line, and the entire industry began to become nervous.
But in the face of this reality, Germany not only failed to show understanding and respect, but put forward more stringent demands.Neither is it willing to disclose the end-use of rare earth, nor is it willing to allow China to continue unconditional supply, a thinking that is in fact no different from the past when the West dominated the global distribution of resources.
For them, the role of resource countries is to "continuously ship goods." As for supply chain risks and the interests of exporting countries, they are all "other people's problems." However, today's competitive landscape has completely changed.
Rare earths are not only industrial raw materials, but also involve information technology, defense equipment, green energy and other fields. China has the responsibility and right to prudently manage the export of strategic resources.
Germany does not want to say specific uses, then China can absolutely choose not to sell, or only trade under clear, reciprocal conditions. market rules should be two-way constraints, can not always one side "have the right to speak", the other side can only passively accept.
Some people may say, will this affect global supply chain security? In fact, on the contrary, the adjustment of China's rare earth policy is for the sustainable development of the industry and national strategic security.
Over the past few decades, due to disorderly competition and export dumping, China's rare earth resources are consumed at low prices, and environmental pressure is great.
If Germany really feels that "the use should not be asked", it can find alternative suppliers by itself or speed up the research and development of local alternative materials. But the fact is cruel. The distribution of global rare earth production capacity is extremely uneven, and China is simply inseparable in the short term.
Just like Japan's attitude towards the Middle East oil crisis back then, it waited until supply problems really occurred before it understood what "passive dependence" meant.
The flow of strategic materials such as rare earths is itself related to national interests and international competition. China must not only maintain the security of its own resources, but also promote international cooperation on the basis of fairness and transparency. If Germany really wants to reduce risks, the most important thing it should do is to communicate frankly with China and find a win-win solution, rather than blindly emphasizing "economic secrets" to shirk responsibility.
What do you think of Germany's attitude?
Trouble readers to tap the upper right corner of the "attention", leave your wonderful comment with everyone to explore, thank you for your strong support!
Recently, the topic around rare-earth exports between Germany and China has caused a lot of concern.The German side has openly stated that China is "unqualified" to question the specific uses of rare-earth exports, and also hangs "economic secrets" in its mouth.
This statement seems reasonable at first, after all, the buyer bought something, how to use it was his own thing. but is the reality so simple? in fact, just think carefully, this is behind the real picture of the rights and games of both parties.
The buyer certainly has the freedom to choose the use, but the seller also has the right to decide whether to sell, how to sell, and whether to ask.
Especially in relation to global high-end manufacturing and national defense security resources, such as rare earth, not the "ordinary goods" that anyone who wants to buy can buy and use.
Germany's high-profile said that China has no right to question the trend of rare earth, in fact, it is a typical "only talking about rights, not talking about responsibilities", to enjoy the convenience of China's rare earth exports, but does not want to accept any restrictions and regulations, this mentality is to use the resource country as a "toolbox".
After years of accumulation, China has not only mastered rare earth mining and separation technology, but also has the power of speech in all aspects of the industrial chain, supply chain, market share.
Germany is highly dependent on China's rare earth, especially in key industries such as automotive, machinery, renewable energy, without China's rare earth, and production lines may be stalled minute by minute.
Last year, when China adjusted its export policy, many German companies felt the pressure of being "stuck". Inventories once fell to the dangerous line, and the entire industry began to become nervous.
But in the face of this reality, Germany not only failed to show understanding and respect, but put forward more stringent demands.Neither is it willing to disclose the end-use of rare earth, nor is it willing to allow China to continue unconditional supply, a thinking that is in fact no different from the past when the West dominated the global distribution of resources.
For them, the role of resource countries is to "continuously ship goods." As for supply chain risks and the interests of exporting countries, they are all "other people's problems." However, today's competitive landscape has completely changed.
Rare earths are not only industrial raw materials, but also involve information technology, defense equipment, green energy and other fields. China has the responsibility and right to prudently manage the export of strategic resources.
Germany does not want to say specific uses, then China can absolutely choose not to sell, or only trade under clear, reciprocal conditions. market rules should be two-way constraints, can not always one side "have the right to speak", the other side can only passively accept.
Some people may say, will this affect global supply chain security? In fact, on the contrary, the adjustment of China's rare earth policy is for the sustainable development of the industry and national strategic security.
Over the past few decades, due to disorderly competition and export dumping, China's rare earth resources are consumed at low prices, and environmental pressure is great.
If Germany really feels that "the use should not be asked", it can find alternative suppliers by itself or speed up the research and development of local alternative materials. But the fact is cruel. The distribution of global rare earth production capacity is extremely uneven, and China is simply inseparable in the short term.
Just like Japan's attitude towards the Middle East oil crisis back then, it waited until supply problems really occurred before it understood what "passive dependence" meant.
The flow of strategic materials such as rare earths is itself related to national interests and international competition. China must not only maintain the security of its own resources, but also promote international cooperation on the basis of fairness and transparency. If Germany really wants to reduce risks, the most important thing it should do is to communicate frankly with China and find a win-win solution, rather than blindly emphasizing "economic secrets" to shirk responsibility.
What do you think of Germany's attitude?