China rare earth giant builds moat Western rivals struggle to cross

DIGITIMESSeptember 23, 2026en

Rare earths have become a key bargaining chip for China in its contest with the US. As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit Washington, rare earths are at the center of the trade agenda, and China is weighing whether to expand export controls in the autumn.

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