China tightens hold on rare earth metals to counter US supply chain push
China is intensifying its focus on rare earth metals, with Premier Li Qiang visiting a major production base to underscore its strategic importance. This comes as the US builds an international coalition to secure critical mineral supply chains, launching a $12 billion "Project Vault" to reduce reliance on China's dominant position.
China is intensifying its focus on rare earth metals, with Premier Li Qiang visiting a major production base to underscore its strategic importance. This comes as the US builds an international coalition to secure critical mineral supply chains, launching a $12 billion "Project Vault" to reduce reliance on China's dominant position.
