Rare earths are the backbone of modern technology, and China has cornered the global market for the commodity. The country produces and processes more than 80% of the world’s supply. As it uses that dominance as geopolitical leverage, can other countries break its grip?
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Why Rare Earths Are China’s Trump Card in Trade War
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00.00 Intro
01.30 Rare Earth Leverage
02.20 What are Rare Earths
03.00 China’s Dominance
03.46: Pollution and Power
04.41: China targets Japan
05.31: History
06.32 Lynas
08.03 Iran War
08.52 Meteoric Resources
09.43 MP Materials
10.10 Western Support
10.26 Long Term Investment
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