China Pressures Japan with Export Controls, Challenging US Alliance
Beijing imposes export controls on Japan, targeting rare earths and chip materials, directly challenging Trump's claims and testing US-Japan ties over Taiwan. Analysis inside.
Beijing imposes export controls on Japan, targeting rare earths and chip materials, directly challenging Trump's claims and testing US-Japan ties over Taiwan. Analysis inside.
China bans exports of critical rare-earth magnets to Japan, escalating a geopolitical dispute. While Japan is prepared, global industries from EVs to wind turbines face supply chain turbulence. Explore the global ripple effects.
US President Trump discusses acquiring Greenland for its rare earth minerals & strategic Arctic position, challenging China & Russia. Analysis of security & resource stakes.
Donald Trump's renewed interest in buying Greenland is driven by US national security, Arctic rivalry with Russia & China, and rare earth minerals. Discover the full strategic calculus.
China is turning the tables on the US in the ongoing trade war. Using strategic export controls on rare earths and batteries, Beijing is exploiting American vulnerabilities. Read how the power balance has shifted ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
India's parliamentary committee plans heightened oversight of two dozen state-run firms in strategic sectors like nuclear energy and rare earths, aiming to boost compliance and performance. Learn about the impact on India's economic growth.
Explore China's strategic, decades-long plan to control the global supply of rare earth elements, crucial for modern tech and defense. Understand the geopolitical implications.
A US startup, Noveon Magnetics, is pioneering a method to recycle rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce global dependence on China's supply chain. Discover how this innovation could reshape geopolitics and clean energy.
India holds the world's 3rd largest rare earth reserves but contributes less than 1% to global production. A new report highlights the gap and China's dominance. Read more.
India is pursuing a dual strategy to secure its rare earth supply chain, combining domestic mining and recycling. This approach is crucial for building resilience and meeting soaring global demand. Read the expert analysis.
Military tensions between China and Japan escalate as Chinese jets lock onto Japanese aircraft. This could disrupt the critical rare earths supply chain, impacting global tech and EV sectors. Read the full analysis.
The EU unveils a multi-billion euro strategy to secure critical raw materials, boosting mining and recycling to counter supply chain risks. Read the full details.
Chinese magnet makers are tweaking formulas and embedding products in motors to legally bypass Beijing's export restrictions, maintaining crucial supplies to Western industries. Discover the strategies and geopolitical tensions.
New EU Chamber survey reveals Chinese export controls force European firms to rethink operations, with one facing €250M+ costs. A third plan to shift sourcing away from China. Read the full impact analysis.
India's economy surprises with 8.2% GDP growth in Q2. Explore the rupee's fall, massive data centre investments, and the latest emerging markets rankings. Read more for key insights.
Explore how China's decades-long investment in rare earth elements gives Beijing crucial leverage in trade disputes with Washington and global markets. Discover the geopolitical implications.
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The failure of Australian company Peak Rare Earths to develop Tanzania's mine reveals China's strategic control over critical minerals. Learn how Western efforts collapsed.
India accelerates rare earths strategy with new global partnerships, domestic mining expansion, and strategic reserves to secure critical minerals supply chain and reduce China dependence.
The fragile US-China trade detente shows early strain as China buys only 3% of promised US soybeans. Both nations ramp up economic security, signaling prolonged rivalry.
US and China near critical rare earth minerals agreement expected by Thanksgiving. Deal aims to secure supply chains and reduce dependency. Read latest developments.
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China plans a validated end-user system for rare-earth exports, easing flow to civilian firms while blocking US military suppliers. Learn how this affects global trade.
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In a bold geopolitical chess move, former President Donald Trump hosts Central Asian leaders to secure alternative rare earth metals supply chains, challenging China's global monopoly on these critical minerals.
Vladimir Putin orders urgent development of Russia's rare earth mining capabilities as global competition intensifies for these critical minerals essential for modern technology and defense systems.
European Union applauds China's decision to suspend rare earth export controls, easing supply chain tensions for critical minerals essential for electric vehicles and electronics manufacturing.
In a strategic move to reduce dependence on Chinese supply, the Trump administration has inked landmark deals worth $1.4 billion with domestic rare earth magnet startups, reshaping global tech supply chains.
Germany's defence industry faces a severe crisis as dependency on Chinese rare earth elements threatens military production and national security. Discover the strategic implications.
As global tensions rise, India partners with Lynas and Iluka to build domestic rare earth supply chains, reducing dependence on China for crucial magnet manufacturing and electronics components.