A test of metal: China’s rare-earth leverage looms over Trump-Xi talks | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-09-24 23:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, Energy, China, Commodities, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific, Technology
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The last time presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met, they emerged optimistic, even without a formal deal. Their reunion on Thursday comes with much more at stake: China’s grip on the rare earths needed to keep US factories, advanced technology and defence production running.
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