Documentary: China's rare earth monopoly and its consequences for the global economy. Covers: what rare earth elements are, China's dominance in mining and processing, the April 2025 export controls, impacts on European automakers (BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen) and US defense, and the global effort to build alternative supply chains. Relevant for audiences in the EU, US, Japan, Australia, and South Korea — all major rare earth importing regions. Runtime: 13 minutes. Full source list available.
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