By Admin 
China has the largest hold on rare earth minerals worldwide. This is the reason why he keeps threatening the European Union and America regarding its supply. Meanwhile, the European Union said on Tuesday (25 November 2025) that China’s sanctions are like a racket, which is a threat to Europe. European Union Vice President Stephane Sejorn, while addressing the parliamentarians, said that the European country should immediately accelerate its efforts to reduce its dependence on China’s important minerals.
‘Efforts to reduce dependence on China will have to be accelerated’
Stéphane Séjourn said in Parliament, “Now is the time for Europe to accelerate its strategy. It will have to make double efforts to reduce its dependence on China.” He called on European countries to try to diversify their supply chains. China contributes about 70 percent of global rare earth mining, due to which its role in the global supply chain is important. Regarding this, Stephen Sejourn said that very few licenses are being issued due to which the delivery is getting delayed.
China is running a racket: European Union
He said, “This process often requires companies to share sensitive information. These licenses are granted in exchange for information that often includes trade secrets. If we look at all the demands placed on our manufacturers to obtain licenses, these requirements seem like a racket.” Stephen Sejourn is planning to end the dependence of the European Union, a group of 27 countries, on China, about which he will reveal on December 3.
‘EU becomes victim of US-China trade tension’
Stephen Sejourn said that the European Union has become a victim of US-China trade tensions and has become the target of Beijing’s policies. Amid global uncertainties, the European Union is eyeing to build a comprehensive global agenda with India. Also, both sides can finalize a free trade agreement, defense framework agreement and a strategic agenda in their annual summit on January 27. The European Union is India’s largest trading partner. Bilateral merchandise trade between the two sides stood at US $ 135 billion in the financial year 2023-24.