The writer examines how China's rare earth policies are not just economic tools but strategic assets in the escalating technological rivalry with the US, reshaping global supply chains and national power dynamics.

China banned rare earth exports to three US firms, warning of supply chain fragmentation as trade tensions over critical minerals escalate globally.

The writer examines how China's rare earth policies are not just economic tools but strategic assets in the escalating technological rivalry with the US, reshaping global supply…

Analysts warn of more trouble ahead after China adds 10 US firms to the export control list and restricts 46 from government procurement.