Rare Earths Are China’s Trump Card
China’s dominance over the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, industrial robotics, and advanced defense systems was not built overnight, and it won’t be easily eroded. Read More Here
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US Efforts to Contain Xi’s Push for Tech Supremacy Are Faltering
China is quickly setting itself up to be ahead in crucial future technologies, leaving the rest of the world struggling, as the Made in China 2025 takes deep roots in an economy seen differently from the outside. Read More Here.
Russian Gas, Chinese Tech — Europe Responds
Europe became addicted to Russian gas. Today, it risks dependency on Chinese telephone infrastructure and electric vehicles. Read More Here
Beijing Tightens Its Grip on the Critical Minerals Sector
The West has taken steps to slash its dependence on China, but it still commands supply chains—for now. Read More Here Also Read: Rare Earths in the South China Sea: Adding Fuel to the Geopolitical Fire
The highly charged geopolitics of lithium
China produces 75% of all lithium-ion batteries used in EVs but Australia controls the world’s largest battery-grade deposits. Read More Here
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