Topic: Alloys

2 chapters across the catalog

China maintains 97% control over global rare earth minerals due to Western regulatory restrictions that prevent American and French companies from independent extraction. This strategic dominance was facilitated by trade deals dating back to the Ronald Reagan era, allowing China to become the world's primary producer. Beijing recently showcased its military strength in a massive parade featuring technology allegedly stolen or copied from the United States, as its navy approaches the size of the American fleet.