The European Union is seeking to establish closer ties with Vietnam to secure critical minerals as an alternative to Chinese supplies.

EU seeks closer Vietnam ties on critical minerals in China hedge Documents say stronger engagement with Vietnam needed to as "alternative to China," after Beijing's export restrictions ​last year "disrupted European supply chains" https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-seeks-closer-vietnam-ties-critical-minerals-china-hedge-documents-show-2026-10-14/

""" The European Union is seeking to secure more critical minerals from Vietnam to reduce its reliance on China amid ​concerns that existing supplies may be at risk, according to internal EU documents seen by Reuters. """ https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-seeks-closer-vietnam-ties-critical-minerals-china-hedge-documents-show-2026-10-14/