May 27, 2026 – 5.05pmTokyo | China has accused the Albanese government of undermining Australia’s economic interests after it ordered Chinese-linked investors to divest from rare earths company Northern Minerals, amid Western concerns about Beijing’s dominance of critical minerals supply chains.In a sharply worded editorial published by the state-backed Global Times, Beijing said Australia’s efforts to force Chinese capital out of such strategic sectors amounted to irrational “de-sinicisation”.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
China attacks Chalmers’ Northern Minerals ownership order
Beijing accused Canberra of pursuing “de-sinicisation” after the Treasurer set a deadline for Chinese-linked investors to get out of the rare minerals company.
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