China's Rare Earth Strategies and Global Impact

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China is implementing controls on rare earths, crucial for technology, resembling chip export restrictions, which could be addressed by building more supply chains, but challenges remain. The situation highlights the complex US-China dynamics in high-tech materials and manufacturing.
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