China has an enormous advantage across the critical mineral supply chain in mining, but particularly in processing and refining. And according to the International Energy Agency, China holds a leading refining position in 19 of the 20 strategic minerals for rare earths. gallium and germanium, China's processing capacity exceeds 90%. That level of control is a national security vulnerability. China doesn't need to control the entire supply chain. (00:26–00:32)
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Asserts that China dominates refining in 19 out of 20 strategic minerals.
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