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Briefing: Why China’s ‘Rare Earth Card’ Is Unlikely to Become a Lasting Geopolitical Lever

Strategic angle: An analysis of China's strategic use of rare earth elements in global politics.

Editorial Staff · April 2, 2026 · 1 min read

China holds a significant share of the world's rare earth supply.

The geopolitical implications of rare earth exports are complex.

Potential alternatives to rare earths are being explored globally.