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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.

Malaysia Flags Ban on Export of Rare Earth Minerals

Malaysia Flags Ban on Export of Rare Earth Minerals

By Sebastian Strangio
As with similar recent restrictions in Indonesia, the goal is to stimulate the development of a domestic processing industry.

Rare Earths: Fighting for the Fuel of the Future

Rare Earths: Fighting for the Fuel of the Future

By Brendan P. Dziama, Juan Manuel Chomón Pérez, and Andreas Ganser
Rare earths are as critical to the modern economy as oil – and China has quietly secured a near-monopoly.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

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.

Are India and North Korea Really Upgrading Ties?

Are India and North Korea Really Upgrading Ties?

By Ankit Panda
India needs to think long and hard before upgrading ties with North Korea.
WTO Finds Chinese Rare Earth Export Restrictions in Violation of International Trade Law

WTO Finds Chinese Rare Earth Export Restrictions in Violation of International Trade Law

By Ankit Panda
The WTO has found Chinese export restriction practices on rare earth metals in violation of global trade laws.

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.

China’s Coercive Economic Diplomacy

China’s Coercive Economic Diplomacy

Chinese willingness to use economic leverage to settle international disputes in its favor is a worrisome trend.

China's Rare Earth Warning

China's Rare Earth Warning

China has warned of declining stocks of rare earth metals. The world may have to get used to less.

China's Tight Rare Earth Grip

China's Tight Rare Earth Grip

China is tightening the supply of rare earth metals. Is it about the environment or strategic advantage?

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