Loading video...

Video Failed to Load

There was a problem loading this video. This could be due to a temporary network issue or the video might be unavailable.

China DOMINATES the 3 M’s: Mining, Metallurgy, and Materials Science. The key point is that the Chinese are much more advanced in PROCESSING rare earths. As a result, rare earths mined in other countries must be processed in China before use. My latest in Global Times:

Steve Hanke

803,552 subscribers

11,383 views • 1 year ago •via X (Twitter)

Science & Technology News & Politics Education

Anya Rossi• Live Now

Private livecam show

3 Comments

lrak1 year ago

@globaltimesnews Rare earths are not rare - what is rare is China's ability to process them.

Range ETFs1 year ago

Nuclear power is no longer the future; it’s the present. Get exposure to cutting-edge nuclear companies poised to lead the charge in safe, efficient, and low-carbon energy production. Consider $NUKZ for your gateway to sustainable energy investments.

HaShem's Favorite Son1 year ago

@globaltimesnews @maphumanintent just left this chatroom...

Related Videos

3/ China dominates the rare earth market, controlling 37.9% of the world’s reserves (44 million tons) and producing over 60% of the global supply. But the real power? Refining. The U.S. and other nations mine rare earths but still send them to China for processing. China has built a monopoly on refining capacity over decades, investing in infrastructure while other countries lagged behind.

3/ China dominates the rare earth market, controlling 37.9% of the world’s reserves (44 million tons) and producing over 60% of the global supply. But the real power? Refining. The U.S. and other nations mine rare earths but still send them to China for processing. China has built a monopoly on refining capacity over decades, investing in infrastructure while other countries lagged behind.

Danny Naz

12,498 views • 1 year ago

🎥 Dr.Victor Gao on BBC: “China will not allow its rare earths to be used in weapons that threaten China.” This is not “weaponizing trade.” It’s reciprocity. 🧠The U.S. bans AI chips & tools exports to China, citing military concerns. Why should China allow rare earths to power American missiles? China’s rare earths are vital to the global tech economy. But if the U.S. gets to draw red lines, so can China. You can’t demand access to Chinese materials while cutting off China’s access to yours. That’s not free trade. That’s entitlement.

🎥 Dr.Victor Gao on BBC: “China will not allow its rare earths to be used in weapons that threaten China.” This is not “weaponizing trade.” It’s reciprocity. 🧠The U.S. bans AI chips & tools exports to China, citing military concerns. Why should China allow rare earths to power American missiles? China’s rare earths are vital to the global tech economy. But if the U.S. gets to draw red lines, so can China. You can’t demand access to Chinese materials while cutting off China’s access to yours. That’s not free trade. That’s entitlement.

𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦

48,232 views • 1 year ago

In the U.S. trade war with China, rare earths are a critical battleground. Jon Wertheim reports from the only active rare earth mine in the US that is challenging China's near-monopoly over the strategic metals that are key components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones. Sunday.

In the U.S. trade war with China, rare earths are a critical battleground. Jon Wertheim reports from the only active rare earth mine in the US that is challenging China's near-monopoly over the strategic metals that are key components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones. Sunday.

60 Minutes

104,023 views • 3 months ago

China has stopped the export of rare earths to the United States in reponse to the Trump administration's tariffs. Many of the rare earths are crucial for US high-tech industries.

China has stopped the export of rare earths to the United States in reponse to the Trump administration's tariffs. Many of the rare earths are crucial for US high-tech industries.

DW Asia

10,406 views • 1 year ago

Rare earths are the backbone of modern technology. No other country dominates the production and processing of the commodity like China. But now it’s using that monopoly as geopolitical leverage. So what will it take to break China’s grip?

Rare earths are the backbone of modern technology. No other country dominates the production and processing of the commodity like China. But now it’s using that monopoly as geopolitical leverage. So what will it take to break China’s grip?

Bloomberg

29,288 views • 1 month ago

🎥 What on earth are rare earths? Why do they matter so much? Why do they nearly all come from China? And how worried should we be about the latest chapter in the trade war? These and more questions answered in my latest primer👇

🎥 What on earth are rare earths? Why do they matter so much? Why do they nearly all come from China? And how worried should we be about the latest chapter in the trade war? These and more questions answered in my latest primer👇

Ed Conway

460,002 views • 8 months ago

The Kobeissi Letter Refining and processing rare earths have severely polluted China. Look at that toxic air pollution in China's Lengshuijiang city, where 50% of all antimony in the world are produced. Air pollution kills at least 2 million Chinese people annually.

The Kobeissi Letter Refining and processing rare earths have severely polluted China. Look at that toxic air pollution in China's Lengshuijiang city, where 50% of all antimony in the world are produced. Air pollution kills at least 2 million Chinese people annually.

Songpinganq

28,580 views • 8 months ago

2012. Election year. Obama announces that he is finally getting tough on China and that there will be an investigation into China's trade of rare earths. China looted us during the Obama years. Even Schumer admitted that Obama didn't do anything to push back against China's unfair trade practices. By 2016 China was processing over 90% of the world's rare earths. 90%. Now their global domination of the rare earths market is one of the biggest cards they have to play against us.

2012. Election year. Obama announces that he is finally getting tough on China and that there will be an investigation into China's trade of rare earths. China looted us during the Obama years. Even Schumer admitted that Obama didn't do anything to push back against China's unfair trade practices. By 2016 China was processing over 90% of the world's rare earths. 90%. Now their global domination of the rare earths market is one of the biggest cards they have to play against us.

MAZE

78,894 views • 1 year ago

🇺🇸🇨🇳 U.S. TRADE AMBASSADOR: CHINA JUST ORDERED THE WORLD TO SEEK ITS APPROVAL FOR EXPORTS “What the Chinese have done, in short, is they’ve ordered the entire world that they have to submit for approval and permission by the Chinese government to export any kinds of materials that include rare earths that have been touched, processed, or mined by China. This could include cars, microwaves with chips, even defense materials. China has taken this action, which is quite extreme.” Source: Bret Baier

🇺🇸🇨🇳 U.S. TRADE AMBASSADOR: CHINA JUST ORDERED THE WORLD TO SEEK ITS APPROVAL FOR EXPORTS “What the Chinese have done, in short, is they’ve ordered the entire world that they have to submit for approval and permission by the Chinese government to export any kinds of materials that include rare earths that have been touched, processed, or mined by China. This could include cars, microwaves with chips, even defense materials. China has taken this action, which is quite extreme.” Source: Bret Baier

Mario Nawfal

721,299 views • 8 months ago

🌏🇨🇳 69 𝕏 MINUTES | CHINA’S TOP STRATEGIST: “WE CONTROL THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN” Professor Wang Wen rejects the idea that Beijing is escalating tensions, saying China’s dominance over rare earths is a defensive measure, not aggression, after years of U.S. provocation. “It’s not China that proactively provokes the U.S., but rather the U.S. lacking sincerity in negotiations. Rare earths are an important countermeasure, but China still has many others if provoked. Over twenty years of development have given China absolute control of the global supply chain. We control 70 percent of global rare earth mining, 90 percent of processing, and 93 percent of magnet manufacturing. It’s like controlling not only the oil fields, but also every refinery and chemical plant in the world.”

🌏🇨🇳 69 𝕏 MINUTES | CHINA’S TOP STRATEGIST: “WE CONTROL THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN” Professor Wang Wen rejects the idea that Beijing is escalating tensions, saying China’s dominance over rare earths is a defensive measure, not aggression, after years of U.S. provocation. “It’s not China that proactively provokes the U.S., but rather the U.S. lacking sincerity in negotiations. Rare earths are an important countermeasure, but China still has many others if provoked. Over twenty years of development have given China absolute control of the global supply chain. We control 70 percent of global rare earth mining, 90 percent of processing, and 93 percent of magnet manufacturing. It’s like controlling not only the oil fields, but also every refinery and chemical plant in the world.”

Mario Nawfal

37,785 views • 8 months ago

China has a dangerous monopoly over America’s pharmaceuticals and rare earth supply chain. Gordon Chang says President Trump is moving at “Trump speed” to break that dependence. “92% of the world’s processing of rare earths occurs in China.” “China has 100% monopoly on about 800-850 pharmaceuticals that Americans use.” “That’s an astounding chokehold.” “Trump is moving at Trump speed to reduce America’s reliance on rare earths.” “We’re making some headway on pharmaceuticals as well.” “Trump has a foreign policy that really is, I think, driving Beijing, to the point where they just don't know what to do.” @GordanGChang

China has a dangerous monopoly over America’s pharmaceuticals and rare earth supply chain. Gordon Chang says President Trump is moving at “Trump speed” to break that dependence. “92% of the world’s processing of rare earths occurs in China.” “China has 100% monopoly on about 800-850 pharmaceuticals that Americans use.” “That’s an astounding chokehold.” “Trump is moving at Trump speed to reduce America’s reliance on rare earths.” “We’re making some headway on pharmaceuticals as well.” “Trump has a foreign policy that really is, I think, driving Beijing, to the point where they just don't know what to do.” @GordanGChang

Jan Jekielek

38,206 views • 1 month ago

🇨🇳🇺🇸 U.S. TRADE REP.: “CHINA HAS ORDERED THE WORLD TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR EXPORTS INVOLVING RARE EARTHS” U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer: "What the Chinese have done in short is they've, in the past couple of days, they've ordered the entire world that they have to submit for approval and permission by the Chinese government to export any kinds of materials that include rare earths that have been touched, processed, mined by China. So this could include cars, it could include microwaves that have chips, it can include defense materials. So China has taken this action, which is quite extreme. Trump obviously wants to safeguard U.S. national and economic security and so we have to take our own countervailing action." Source: Fox News, United States Trade Representative

🇨🇳🇺🇸 U.S. TRADE REP.: “CHINA HAS ORDERED THE WORLD TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR EXPORTS INVOLVING RARE EARTHS” U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer: "What the Chinese have done in short is they've, in the past couple of days, they've ordered the entire world that they have to submit for approval and permission by the Chinese government to export any kinds of materials that include rare earths that have been touched, processed, mined by China. So this could include cars, it could include microwaves that have chips, it can include defense materials. So China has taken this action, which is quite extreme. Trump obviously wants to safeguard U.S. national and economic security and so we have to take our own countervailing action." Source: Fox News, United States Trade Representative

Mario Nawfal

419,117 views • 8 months ago

We remain in touch with the Chinese side, in Beijing as well as in Delhi, to bring predictability in supply chain for trade consistent with international practices: MEA Spox on China Rare earths export measures

We remain in touch with the Chinese side, in Beijing as well as in Delhi, to bring predictability in supply chain for trade consistent with international practices: MEA Spox on China Rare earths export measures

Sidhant Sibal

49,301 views • 1 year ago

🚨🇺🇸 🇯🇵 TRUMP JUST SIGNED A RARE EARTH PROCESSING DEAL WITH JAPAN While it's not yet clear what the specifics are, a major deal was just signed to begin the process of making America non-reliant on China for the rare earths it needs for everything from engines to personal electronics. Did China overplay its hand? looks like it. "Next document is the United States-Japan framework for securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths through mining and processing." Source: The White House

🚨🇺🇸 🇯🇵 TRUMP JUST SIGNED A RARE EARTH PROCESSING DEAL WITH JAPAN While it's not yet clear what the specifics are, a major deal was just signed to begin the process of making America non-reliant on China for the rare earths it needs for everything from engines to personal electronics. Did China overplay its hand? looks like it. "Next document is the United States-Japan framework for securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths through mining and processing." Source: The White House

Mario Nawfal

152,603 views • 8 months ago

The rare earths story in 50 seconds

The rare earths story in 50 seconds

Nury Vittachi

31,763 views • 8 months ago

.United States Trade Representative Amb. Greer: China has ordered the entire world to submit for approval and permission by the Chinese government to export any kinds of materials that include rare earths that have been touched, processed, mined by China... President Donald J. Trump obviously wants to safeguard U.S. national and economic security, and so, we have to take our own countervailing action.

.United States Trade Representative Amb. Greer: China has ordered the entire world to submit for approval and permission by the Chinese government to export any kinds of materials that include rare earths that have been touched, processed, mined by China... President Donald J. Trump obviously wants to safeguard U.S. national and economic security, and so, we have to take our own countervailing action.

Rapid Response 47

277,284 views • 8 months ago

🇨🇳MIT PROFESSOR: “BEIJING’S NEW RARE EARTH RULES THREATEN GLOBAL TECH SUPPLY” “The official rationale is that it is not an export ban. It is a form of export control, which is that those who use the rare earth processed in China are required to submit applications for using the rare earth process in China. That may be a distinction without a difference, but the Ministry of Commerce later on clarified their position. If fully implemented, this is going to send shockwaves globally because every electronic production uses rare earth. They set the threshold so low that virtually it means that everybody has to submit an application in order to use the Chinese processed rare earth."

🇨🇳MIT PROFESSOR: “BEIJING’S NEW RARE EARTH RULES THREATEN GLOBAL TECH SUPPLY” “The official rationale is that it is not an export ban. It is a form of export control, which is that those who use the rare earth processed in China are required to submit applications for using the rare earth process in China. That may be a distinction without a difference, but the Ministry of Commerce later on clarified their position. If fully implemented, this is going to send shockwaves globally because every electronic production uses rare earth. They set the threshold so low that virtually it means that everybody has to submit an application in order to use the Chinese processed rare earth."

Mario Nawfal

29,953 views • 8 months ago

🚨🇺🇸 TRUMP: U.S. MAKING BIG MOVES ON RARE EARTHS—INCLUDING IN UKRAINE "I will sign an executive order to dramatically increase production of critical minerals and rare earths. It's a big thing in this country, and as you know, we're also signing agreements in various locations to unlock rare earths, minerals, and lots of other things all over the world—particularly in Ukraine. We're doing very well with regard to Ukraine and Russia, and one of the things we are doing is signing a deal very shortly with respect to rare earths." Source: C-SPAN, Acyn

🚨🇺🇸 TRUMP: U.S. MAKING BIG MOVES ON RARE EARTHS—INCLUDING IN UKRAINE "I will sign an executive order to dramatically increase production of critical minerals and rare earths. It's a big thing in this country, and as you know, we're also signing agreements in various locations to unlock rare earths, minerals, and lots of other things all over the world—particularly in Ukraine. We're doing very well with regard to Ukraine and Russia, and one of the things we are doing is signing a deal very shortly with respect to rare earths." Source: C-SPAN, Acyn

Mario Nawfal

2,601,105 views • 1 year ago

As President Donald J. Trump heads to China, the stakes couldn’t be higher. China is vying to displace America as the global superpower. On Iran, AI, trade, rare earths, and American jobs, America needs results and reciprocity. I applaud the President's diplomacy.

As President Donald J. Trump heads to China, the stakes couldn’t be higher. China is vying to displace America as the global superpower. On Iran, AI, trade, rare earths, and American jobs, America needs results and reciprocity. I applaud the President's diplomacy.

Senator Dave McCormick

12,644 views • 1 month ago