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China's Rare Earth Strategy: Self-Sabotage in the Making

A Power Play That Backfires

Once again, China’s leadership has positioned itself as a global power player, wielding what appears to be strategic influence. However, each move they make often seems to boomerang, hurting themselves more than anyone else. This week, Beijing took a provocative step—weaponizing its rare earth elements (REEs)—metals essential for everything from electric vehicle motors and smartphones to fighter jets. The official reason? National security concerns.