Rare Earth Metals

Chinese media warn that Beijing could strike back harder as the trade war continues.

India needs to think long and hard before upgrading ties with North Korea.

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

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

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

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

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

China claims its restrictions on rare earth exports are about the environment. It’s not the most convincing excuse.

An alleged halt in rare earth element exports to Japan put world governments on notice. Did China push too hard, too fast?

The decision by China to restrict exports of rare earth metals looks like a diplomatic and economic mistake.

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is heading to China to discuss bilateral economic relations.