DiscoverThe Western BubbleChips, China, and Control #128
Chips, China, and Control #128

Chips, China, and Control #128

Update: 2025-10-26
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China has quietly positioned itself as the global gatekeeper of rare-earth metals, now expanding export restrictions as a response to the United States imposing new trade barriers and levies. Meanwhile, the Netherlands caused a geopolitical tug-of-war between the European Union and China over the chip industry that powers modern life. Once again, Western countries seem unprepared for the long game as Western actions against China are hurting domestic industries.

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Chips, China, and Control #128

Chips, China, and Control #128