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Rare Earths: Fighting for the Fuel of the Future
January 08, 2022

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.

Chinese Media Suggest Rare Earth Embargo on US Amid Trade War
May 30, 2019

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?
September 19, 2015

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
March 28, 2014

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
January 10, 2013

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
July 25, 2012

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
June 20, 2012

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
September 17, 2011

China's Tight Rare Earth Grip

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

China's Rare Earth Motives
June 05, 2011

China's Rare Earth Motives

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

Did China Overplay Rare Earth Hand?
November 17, 2010

Did China Overplay Rare Earth Hand?

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

November 08, 2010

China's Rare Earth Own Goal

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

Geithner Heads to China
October 24, 2010

Geithner Heads to China

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

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