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China's control of critical materials drives Western supply-chain competition

China's reported quasi-monopoly over critical materials is intensifying efforts by Western countries to develop alternative supplies. The report indicates a strategic supply-chain race rather than a confirmed immediate shortage.

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Dependence on concentrated critical-material supplies can expose industrial and technology sectors to major disruption during geopolitical disputes.

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  1. China's "Quasi-Monopolistic" Grip On Critical Materials Ignites Western Supply Race: First To Deliver Wins Big ↗zerohedge.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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