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How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly

How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly

By Tim Worstall
For materials that are essential to our modern way of life, the rare earths industry is surprisingly small – which is why China has been able to dominate thus far.

Rare Earths and Geopolitics: An Increasingly Messy Mix

Rare Earths and Geopolitics: An Increasingly Messy Mix

By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
A narrative has emerged suggesting that China possesses a willingness to leverage its control over REMs to punish nations over disagreements in the political arena.
Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire

Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire

By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Competition for rare-earth mineral wealth on the seafloor could lead to further tensions and even conflict.

How Will China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Impact Japan?

How Will China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Impact Japan?

By Nicolas Velez
Access to gallium, in particular, is crucial for Japan’s defense and energy priorities.

An Australia-Vietnam Partnership Could Erode China’s Monopoly on Rare Earths

An Australia-Vietnam Partnership Could Erode China’s Monopoly on Rare Earths

By Nicholas Basan
Australian money and technical know-how could unlock Vietnam's potential as a major producer of the critical minerals.

Can the West Shake Its Dependence on China’s Rare Earths?

Can the West Shake Its Dependence on China’s Rare Earths?

By Barbara Kelemen and Alexander Stonor
Reliance on China’s rare earth elements sector limits the ability of the United States to punish Beijing economically should it pursue a military action against Taiwan.

China’s Deep-Sea Motivation for Claiming Sovereignty Over the South China Sea

China’s Deep-Sea Motivation for Claiming Sovereignty Over the South China Sea

By Mark Crescenzi and Stephen Gent
At the bottom of the contested waters lies a supply of the rare earth minerals crucial to China’s tech ambitions.
Chinese Media Suggest Rare Earth Embargo on US Amid Trade War

Chinese Media Suggest Rare Earth Embargo on US Amid Trade War

By Paul Wiseman, Frank Bajak, and Yanan Wang
Chinese media warn that Beijing could strike back harder as the trade war continues.

Revisiting Rare Earths: The Ongoing Efforts to Challenge China’s Monopoly

Revisiting Rare Earths: The Ongoing Efforts to Challenge China’s Monopoly

By Mayuko Yatsu
Despite current cost-effectiveness, it is not sustainable for the United States to rely on Chinese rare earth elements.

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.

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