After China imposed export controls on dual-use items, Japan's supply of rare metals was tight. Following the previous “dismantling of air conditioners to find rare earths,” Japanese media also revealed that some Japanese companies are trying to increase the supply of rare metals by recycling electric vehicle batteries. In addition to batteries, Japan is also looking at other components for electric vehicles. Some analysts pointed out that Japan will not be able to get rid of its dependence on external raw material supply in the short term.

After China imposed export controls on dual-use items, Japan's supply of rare metals was tight. Following the previous “dismantling of air conditioners to find rare earths,” Japanese media also revealed that some Japanese companies are trying to increase the supply of rare metals by recycling electric vehicle batteries. In addition to batteries, Japan is also looking at other components for electric vehicles. Some analysts pointed out that Japan will not be able to get rid of its dependence on external raw material supply in the short term.