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China's Achilles heel

The impact of contingency in the Taiwan Strait on Beijing minerals

Over US$1.4 trillion of Chinese trade flowed through the Taiwan Strait in 2022

Over US$1.4 trillion of Chinese trade flowed through the Taiwan Strait in 2022 | Credits: AustralianCamera via Shutterstock

China's grip on the mineral supply chain is no secret. In recent years, Beijing has used its minerals as an economic engine and geopolitical weapon. But what happens if the world's largest refiner of...

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