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Economy & Trade April 29, 2026 380 stories in this edition

Before Trump’s visit, China touts mineral dominance, fortifies resource security

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Carol Yang
Before Trump’s visit, China touts mineral dominance, fortifies resource security

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China is flexing its dominance over the global supply chain – claiming the world’s largest reserves of 14 essential minerals, including rare earths and graphite – while preparing to ramp up exploration through the end of the decade. The Ministry of Natural Resources disclosed the information at a monthly media briefing on Wednesday, vowing that China would continue accelerating its search for minerals during the 15th...

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China is flexing its dominance over the global supply chain – claiming the world’s largest reserves of 14 essential minerals, including rare earths and graphite – while preparing to ramp up exploration through the end of...

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