China Uses Rare Earths as Leverage in U.S. Tensions
TL;DR
China, under Xi Jinping, has leveraged its dominance in rare-earth minerals to counter US trade measures, signaling a shift in global power dynamics and showcasing China's strategic use of critical resources to assert independence and influence in international affairs.
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