We're sunsetting PodQuest on 2025-07-28. Thank you for your support!
Export Podcast Subscriptions
cover of episode Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide

Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide

2025/6/5
logo of podcast World Business Report

World Business Report

AI Deep Dive AI Chapters Transcript
People
B
Benjamin Krieger
B
Bobby Healy
C
Caelan McKendry
D
David Harper
D
David Merriman
E
Emma Wall
J
Justin Alexander
M
Matthias Zink
S
Samir Hashmi
Topics
David Harper: 中国限制稀土出口对汽车制造商的生产线造成冲击,情况严峻,停产已经开始出现。 David Merriman: 中国的稀土出口限制影响广泛,不仅限于汽车工业,还包括机器人、电子产品和可再生能源等领域。限制的动机是为了防止核武器扩散,但对电动汽车等市场产生广泛影响。中国是最大的稀土生产国,尤其是在稀土永磁材料方面。其他地区短期内难以替代中国的供应。 Matthias Zink: 由于稀土供应短缺,我的公司面临零件风险,生产线停工已经开始。稀土短缺不仅影响电动汽车,还影响各种低压执行器,影响范围广泛。 Benjamin Krieger: 汽车工业非常依赖有限的供应链来源,即使有可能转向其他来源,也无法立即实现。供应链问题可能导致生产停止,对产量产生负面影响。我们呼吁各方参与,寻求对双方都有利的解决方案。 Emma Wall: 汽车行业可能会受到影响,特别是欧洲上市公司。稀土矿物被广泛应用于数字和电子产品,美国军方也大量使用,70%的用量来自中国。中国占全球稀土矿物产量的92%,因此很难摆脱对中国的依赖。

Deep Dive

Chapters
China's restrictions on rare earth material exports are significantly impacting various industries, particularly automotive manufacturing. The impact extends beyond electric vehicles to include traditional vehicles and other sectors reliant on these materials. Alternative sources are limited, creating a challenging situation for businesses.
  • China accounts for 95% of global production of rare earth permanent magnets.
  • Restrictions impact robotics, electronics, and renewable energy.
  • Alternative sources are limited, and short-term solutions are unlikely.

Shownotes Transcript

As Nintendo launches its brand new Switch 2, we'll ask what the future holds for gaming consoles - as people increasingly stream their games.

Before that, David Harper hears how the restrictions on exports of rare earth materials from China are hitting production of items including cars.

Plus we've waited so long for sci-fi style deliveries from autonomous drones. Are they now becoming a reality?

You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.