Thursday, October 16, 2025

China has the world in a $1tn choke hold

 China has the world in a $1tn choke hold

China's BRI, status as world creditor, and rare earth minerals domination give it practical leverage over the whole globe. 

China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Aim to Beat U.S. at Its Own Game - The New York Times

Beijing’s latest effort to weaponize global supply chains is modeled on the American technology controls that it has long criticized.

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Mr. Giorgi's 2025-2026 Blog: What is China’s Belt and Road Initiative and How Is It Changing?

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Mr. Giorgi's 2025-2026 Blog: China wants Microsoft and Intel off its computers; Where China is in the lead in AI