Latest update: 08/11/2010 

- China - economy - Japan - USA


Olivier Leroy, CEO, Detroyat Associés

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China controls most of the world's rare earth metals supply and has faced mounting criticism after announcing it was slashing export quotas. These metals are vital to the high-tech industry as they are essential components to many electronic products. Are rare metals a bargaining tool for China? Or is Beijing making a sensible choice in reducing its exports of these non-renewable resources?


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