China warns South Korea: Consequences will be borne by itself if rare earth elements are diverted to the United States
Reuters: China Warns South Korea: Do Not Let Our Rare Earths Flow into the U.S. - Otherwise, Bear the Consequences Yourself
China has just warned South Korean companies: If your batteries, automotive components, or aerospace technologies use our rare earths, don't even think about exporting these products to U.S. defense companies.
The Ministry of Commerce of China has issued an official letter, showcasing its control over rare earth resources - these critical minerals are essential materials for everything from smartphones to fighter jets.
Now, China is attempting to keep its rare earth resources away from the U.S. weapons and high-tech industries.
Beijing's message is clear: "If you dare to interfere with our supply chain, we will retaliate in kind."
So far, Seoul has not responded.
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