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CHINA: REPEAT: MNI INTERVIEW: China Could Use Rare Earth Weapon: Trade Expert
China could hit back at U.S. tariffs by restricting the export of rare-earth
metals, an essential component of electronic goods including mobile phones, a
leading Chinese expert on China-U.S. relations and former deputy head of a
government think tank said in an exclusive interview. "China basically dominates
the rare-earth market, providing 85% to 95% of annual global demand. That gives
China great power over the elements used in most high-tech devices," said Jin
Canrong, deputy director of the National Association of International Studies.
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