China bets big on copper processing, but ‘weaponisation’ risks are low: analysts
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2025-12-17 21:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, Technology & AI, Economy & Finance, China, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Beijing views copper as critical for EVs and AI, but a reliance on imported ore limits China’s ability to use the strategic metal as leverage
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