Key Takeaways: China’s rare earth crackdown is part of an ideological Marxist war — not just economics. Communist China now controls nearly 90% of global refining of rare earth minerals and is using it as leverage against the U.S. U.S. defense, tech, and energy systems are critically dependent on those minerals. Internal turmoil in China — riots, unrest, and power …
China’s Rare Earth Minerals Dominance—A Strategic Vulnerability For Our Future
Rare earth minerals are the backbone of modern technology. Rare earth minerals are essential components in smartphones, electric vehicles, energy systems, and advanced military equipment. And China has banned the sale of rare earth minerals to the United States. China’s Grip on the Market The problem? As of 2023, China accounted for approximately 70% of global rare earth production and …