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US envoy accuses China of weaponising rare earths
Original: China ‘weaponising’ rare earth industry against the world, says US envoy David Perdue
US envoy David Perdue has accused China of 'weaponising' its rare earth industry against the world. The charge highlights mounting tension over China's dominance in rare earth production, materials essential for electronics, defence systems and green technology, and comes as Washington and Beijing spar over export controls and trade restrictions.
Why now: Rare earth export controls have become a flashpoint in US-China trade and diplomatic tensions.
David PerdueChinaUnited States
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