Beijing has spent years – and billions – investing in Africa’s mining sector, and it is now paying off, experts say. Politics
China still leads the pack in Africa’s critical minerals race as US falls behind South China Morning Post Politics
Why the U.S. Keeps Losing to China in the Battle Over Critical Minerals The Wall Street Journal Events
Competing for Africa’s Resources: How the US and China Invest in Critical Minerals Stimson Center Politics
Zelensky left without signing a critical minerals deal after the US president accused him of being disrespectful and cut the meeting short. Politics
Oval Office outburst with Trump does not bode well for the Ukrainian leader, Chinese analysts say. Culture
The US president wants critical minerals in Greenland and Ukraine. Now Moscow has offered access to the key metals. Politics
How China is weaponising its dominance in critical minerals trade East Asia Forum Events
Rare earths and critically important minerals that hold significant economic and tech value are being prioritised in Beijing’s plans to maintain dominant hold over global supplies. Events