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How to dismantle China's stranglehold on raw materials?

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26 September 2026

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Manufacturing Tech

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China

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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

China dominates the global supply chain for critical raw materials, controlling about 60% of rare earth extraction, 90% of refining capacity, and 94% of advanced magnet production used in electronics and modern weaponry. This dominance heavily influences the global economy and was a key issue in recent US-China talks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech, and 1 source has reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

China's iron grip on rare earths shifts the power balance in manufacturing and electronics globally, making it urgent for you to explore alternative supply sources or refining technologies to avoid bottlenecks in your production pipeline.

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1 source · 26 Sep 2026

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