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In essence, the rare earth gamble exposes China’s vulnerability. As the world learns to live without total reliance on Chinese minerals, the future belongs to those who innovate and diversify—not those who rely solely on control and coercion. History from OPEC to the US shale revolution teaches that no nation can forever dominate through monopolies. And in this new geopolitical landscape, China’s actions seem to be hastening its own irrelevance rather than solidifying its power.