China, Quad, and the rare earths mineral competition in Myanmar

China, Quad, and the rare earths mineral competition in Myanmar

As the US-China rivalry spirals, it is spilling over into new domains, particularly those involving rare earth minerals, regional supply chains, and emerging technologies. Countries with fragile political systems but high geoeconomic value are increasingly turning into theaters of this strategic competition. Myanmar, India’s gateway to Southeast Asia, which is situated at the trijunction of […] The post China, Quad, and the rare earths mineral c…