How a war-torn Myanmar performs a crucial function in China’s uncommon earth dominance

How a war-torn Myanmar performs a crucial function in China’s uncommon earth dominance

Beijing has been stepping up controls on rare earth exports, triggering global shortages and exposing industries’ dependence on Chinese supply chains. However, over recent years, China itself has become reliant on rare earth supplies from an unexpected source: the relatively small and war-torn economy of Myanmar. While China is the world’s top producer of rare … Read more

Myanmar performs a crucial position

Myanmar performs a crucial position

Illustration of the national flag of the People’s Republic of China and a mining site. Craig Hastings | Moment | Getty Images Beijing has been stepping up controls on rare earth exports, triggering global shortages and exposing industries’ dependence on Chinese supply chains.  However, over recent years, China itself has become reliant on rare earth … Read more