Tag

Rare Earths

Is China Ready to Take Its Economic Coercion Into the Open?

Is China Ready to Take Its Economic Coercion Into the Open?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Previous moves targeting Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea, have all been pointedly unofficial.

China’s Strengthening Position on Rare Earths

China’s Strengthening Position on Rare Earths

By Elliot Brennan
Did China just win the long-game on rare earth metals?
US-China-Japan: Beware the ‘Megarian Trap’

US-China-Japan: Beware the ‘Megarian Trap’

By Vasilis Trigkas
Classical antiquity offers a lesson in the perils of economic warfare.

Arrests at Malaysian Rare Earths Refinery Protests

Arrests at Malaysian Rare Earths Refinery Protests

By Gemima Harvey
Locals and activists fear the refinery, operated by an Australian company, will generate radioactive waste.

China’s Rare Earths Advantage

China’s Rare Earths Advantage

By Saurav Jha
An adverse WTO ruling will do little to upset the dominance China enjoys in this critical sector.

Elizabeth C. Economy

Elizabeth C. Economy

By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat's Justin McDonnell speaks with Elizabeth C. Economy about her recent book on China's quest for resources.

Why the First World War Matters for Japan

Why the First World War Matters for Japan

By Yong Kwon
Abe’s reference at Davos could draw Japan’s attention to some useful lessons from that era.
North Korea May Have Two-Thirds of World’s Rare Earths

North Korea May Have Two-Thirds of World’s Rare Earths

By Zachary Keck
A new estimate suggests that North Korea may have more than 6 times the amount of rare earths as China.

Pentagon Says Rare Earth Elements Less at Risk

Pentagon Says Rare Earth Elements Less at Risk

By Charles Kennedy
The Pentagon is claiming that it has growing access to sources outside China.

The Next Oil?: Rare Earth Metals

The Next Oil?: Rare Earth Metals

Rare earth metals are quickly becoming the next important strategic resource. For many countries in Asia, the stakes are big.

North Korea’s Six Trillion Dollar Question

North Korea’s Six Trillion Dollar Question

North Korea holds trillions of dollars in mineral resources. Unless it reforms its economy, it may never see much benefit.

A Battle for Rare Earth

A Battle for Rare Earth

Demand for rare earths is soaring, but Australian firm Lynas is having problems with its planned Malaysian factory.

Page 1 of 1