Beijing’s Metal Monopoly: The Hidden Threat to Western Defense Supply Chains

China’s export controls on critical metals like rare earths, tungsten, gallium, and germanium have exposed the West’s deep vulnerability in defense supply chains. With China mining 60% and refining 90% of the world’s rare earth elements—vital for advanced military technology such as the F-35, missile systems, and secure communications—the West faces urgent risks if supply is disrupted. This video explores the strategic impact of resource dependency, the challenges of finding alternative suppliers, and the global response, including government incentives, the Minerals Security Partnership, and urban mining. If you found this breakdown insightful, please like and share this video to spark important conversations on national security and resource diversification.
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OUTLINE:

00:00:00 The Unseen Weapon in Modern Geopolitics
00:02:24 China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
00:04:27 The Bedrock of Modern Military Technology
00:05:16 A Broader Spectrum of Control
00:06:18 Metals in Action
00:09:19 Weaponizing the Supply Chain
00:10:08 A Scramble for Alternatives
00:10:51 Hurdles on the Path to Diversification
00:11:40 A New Era of Resource Insecurity