China Controls Stuff Life Runs On. Breaking Free Will Cost You
The article discusses the concept of 'Great Powers 2.0', which suggests a return to competition among major powers over resources and supply chains. It highlights China's dominance in the rare earth minerals market and the challenges the U.S. faces in securing its own supply. The piece critiques the U.S. government's response to this issue, emphasizing the need for effective policy changes to reduce dependency on China.
- ▪China controls approximately 70% of global rare earth mining and nearly 90% of refining and magnet manufacturing.
- ▪The U.S. produced about 1% of the world's critical minerals in 2024 after shutting down the Bureau of Mines in 1996.
- ▪The Biden administration's efforts to address critical minerals have been limited to subsidies and planning, while regulatory hurdles persist.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2026/06/05/china_controls_the_stuff_life_runs_on_breaking_free_will_cost_you.html |
| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:08:55 -0500 |
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up next: now reading: China Controls the Stuff Life Runs On. Breaking Free Will Cost You China Controls the Stuff Life Runs On. Breaking Free Will Cost YouBy Robert W. MaloneJune 05, 2026 CHINATOPIX X Story Stream recent articles Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Entry: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Every era gets the slogan it deserves. Ours, apparently, is: Great Powers 2.0 If you have not run across the phrase yet, you will.
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