China's tight grip on rare earths shows little sign of weakening CNBC Politics
China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries The New York Times Events
In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth... Politics
China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in U.S. trade duel The Japan Times Politics
China’s Grip on Rare Earths Gives Xi Leverage in US Trade Duel Bloomberg.com Politics
The West is recycling rare earths to escape China’s grip — but it’s not enough CNBC Politics
From China’s grip on the global supply of rare minerals to Beijing cutting a key mortgage rate, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage. Politics