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China tightens hold on rare earth metals to counter US supply chain push

China is intensifying its focus on rare earth metals, with Premier Li Qiang visiting a major production base to underscore its strategic importance. This comes as the US builds an international coalition to secure critical mineral supply chains, launching a $12 billion Project Vault to reduce reliance on China's dominant position.

12 Feb 2026 9:23 pm