How China Plans to Keep Its Rare-Earth Magnets Out of US Military’s Hands

China plans to block rare earth shipments to US military contractors: report

China is reportedly crafting a plan to block the US military from getting shipments of rare earth magnets – even as it eases restrictions on shipments for civilian purposes.

China Bars U.S. Military From Access To Rare Earths, Increasing Risk Of "Derailing" Trade Truce

China Bars U.S. Military From Access To Rare Earths, Increasing Risk Of "Derailing" Trade Truce China plans to ease exports of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. through a “validated end-user” (VEU) system that would bar firms linked to the U.S. military while fast-tracking approvals for others, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The VEU would let Xi Jinping honor his pledge to President Trump to facilita…

How China plans to keep its rare-earth magnets out of US military’s hands

China is developing a new export system for rare-earth magnets and other sensitive materials, according to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The plan would reportedly fast-track shipments for approved foreign buyers but restrict access for companies linked to the U.S. military. Why it matters for U.S. supply chains China's dominance in this area is a key source of leverage; it produces over 90% of the world's processed rare earths and rare-ea…

China Is Working on a Plan to Keep the US Military from Acquiring Crucial Rare Earth Materials: Report

Chinese officials are developing a plan that could limit the ability of American defense companies to get rare earth materials needed for fighter jets and other weapons. The report in […] The post China Is Working on a Plan to Keep the US Military from Acquiring Crucial Rare Earth Materials: Report appeared first on The Western Journal.

China prepares plan to restrict U.S. military from its rare earths

Australian National Review - China Plans to Block Rare Earth Shipments to US Military Contractors: Report

China Plans to Block Rare Earth Shipments to US Military Contractors: Report By Thomas Barrabi China is reportedly crafting a plan to block the US military from getting shipments of rare earth magnets – even as it eases restrictions on shipments to US companies making electronics and other consumer goods. Beijing has repeatedly used its near-monopoly over rare earth metals – crucial to make everything from iPhones to military hardware like F-35 …