The ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ of China’s Critical-Mineral Monopoly
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Show Notes
China proudly holds a total global monopoly on critical minerals—at least, that’s what they’d like you to think.
As one of this week’s experts explains, “And as long as the perception of dominance remains, dominance remains.” And that is the case for China in terms of its control on this important product, a “smoke-and-mirror” monopoly.
Daniel and Terri first examine why early reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Trump-era tariffs may be overstating the impact—particularly when it comes to China.
Then they turn to a deeper shift underway: why China’s control of the global supply chain of critical minerals is slipping.
This is the analysis you hear first on China Watch.
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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].
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