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CHINA’S RARE-EARTH DOMINANCE – A DEATH KNELL FOR FREE WORLD

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“Change is constant, but no amount of change will turn the attitude of vulture to that of eagle.” 
― Bamigboye Olurotimi

Over the past several decades, while the United States was busy with unnecessary wars and the European Union was hoping to bring China into the democratic fold, China single-mindedly continued on it’s economic path. Its leaders foresaw the future and identified one strategically important industry that if they mastered then whole world would be dependent on China for a foreseeable future. That industry was rare earth elements (REEs). Working ruthlessly on that goal Beijing established itself as the dominant global supplier of REEs.

Continue reading my highly acclaimed article on India’s Leading Think-Tank Organization ‘Chanakya Forum’:

https://chanakyaforum.org/chinas-rare-earth-dominance-a-death-knell-for-free-world/

56 responses to “CHINA’S RARE-EARTH DOMINANCE – A DEATH KNELL FOR FREE WORLD”

  1. Yernasia Quorelios Avatar
    Yernasia Quorelios

    💜 Don’t be too sure EveryOne anything is possible; just as a Human raised by Wolves is a Pack Member a “Vulture” raised by “Eagles” is a Member of The Eyrie

    …💛💚💙…

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      That’s wonderful. Thank you so much for stopping by.

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      1. Yernasia Quorelios Avatar
        Yernasia Quorelios

        💜 YOU!!! ARE Most Welcome; it’s a Pleasure to Serve, Stay Strong and Serene

        …💛💚💙…

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      2. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        🙏😄💐

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  3. Raman Gupta Avatar
    Raman Gupta

    Hope our policy makers heed your words

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your wonderful thoughts, Raman.

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  4. KK Avatar
    KK

    This article is an eye opener. I was not aware of this kind of importance of rare earth elements. Thanks for sharing such a nicely articulated piece.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I am sure many policy/decision makers are also not aware.

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  5. Blue Collar Theologian Avatar
    Blue Collar Theologian

    I never understood Trump’s rationale for wanting to buy Greenland. Well written and timely. You have given me much to think about! Thank you!

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Sometimes there is a pattern in the madness. Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  6. Bryan Wagner Avatar
    Bryan Wagner

    I noticed that the Biden administration is starting to focus on China’s activities in the world market. As technology advances the rare earth materials will be in more demand. Synthesis is not a current option so this is a crucial matter for all concerned. Thanks for this.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much, Bryan, for stopping by. No US President can ignore China. They have to deal with it vigorously else the free world will suffer.

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  7. DiosRaw Avatar
    DiosRaw

    Great information.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much.

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      1. DiosRaw Avatar
        DiosRaw

        Welcome sir.

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  8. govnan Avatar
    govnan

    Such an interesting article; really helps connect the dots. Also, I’m a fiction writer, and this article helped me solve a problem I was having with one of my stories. So, thank you for informing and inspiring!

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      That is so amazing to note that I was of some help. Thank you so much, Govnan, for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

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  9. Martina Ramsauer Avatar
    Martina Ramsauer

    Your researches are very helpful for me, many thanks!

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much, Matina, for stopping by.

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  10. Sunith Avatar
    Sunith

    This is such a rare material that you have unearthed for us. An interesting piece indeed.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much, Sunith.

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      1. Sunith Avatar
        Sunith

        Most welcome

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      2. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        💐

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  11. aruna3 Avatar
    aruna3

    Amazing article on dragon.all know whatever is happening.don’t know about the destiny of my lovely world.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much, Aruna. Your analysis is always succinct.

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      1. aruna3 Avatar
        aruna3

        Welcome,sadomina!!

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      2. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        💐

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  12. Harbans Avatar
    Harbans

    Till such time the countries which count realize the potential of China to change the world affairs to suit their whims and fancies, and quicker these countries realize the better for all the countries not merely in Asia but also in other continents too. This said, India in particular will have to remain vigilant and do everything including remaining current on the emerging technologies. It is not that India is not making concerted efforts to contain China but also wean people from the influence of our neighbour -Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangla Desh etc.

    Your interview is most relevant besides being timely. The world at large should realize the importance of doing everything to checkmate and contain the influence of our unpredictable neighbour who cannot, in any way, be believed. Any agreement or détente reached with this country cannot be relied on.

    Thanks for sharing your viewpoints.

    HARBANS

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  13. aruna3 Avatar
    aruna3

    Indeed.true.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Yes👍

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      1. aruna3 Avatar
        aruna3

        Yeah.in China’s policy is most clever and Machiavellian.a little bit Indians knows this fact and want many profits from China.those persons like you and me are lesser.your this post is thought provoking and innovative.
        You know-some day before our PM has made a friendship treatment with American President Trump but now He is eager to make friendship treatment with China but China is not eager because he is blind because of having most military powers.I think why the some governments are stubborn and don’t want to live with peace their people.just same events are going on in Myanmar.really all political things are most tragic and their public has to bear.but i am confessed that these cruel countries are unable to success.am i right?plz reply,dear sandomina!!

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      2. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        Thank you so much, Aruna. You are always up-to-date in your response. Do post the same response on https://chanakyaforum.org/chinas-rare-earth-dominance-a-death-knell-for-free-world
        So that other persons also get benefited.
        Warm regards.

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      3. aruna3 Avatar
        aruna3

        But your comment’s column is most short to reply in your http:// chanakya……
        So i could not give you any response.
        Welcome ,dear for new suggestion.because other persons also get benefited..thank for nice advise.

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      4. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        Just try again. People have given big reviews. Thanks. 💐

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      5. aruna3 Avatar
        aruna3

        Yeah.true.most welcome🌷

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      6. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        💐

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  14. cheriewhite Avatar
    cheriewhite

    Thank you so much, Sandomina, for keeping us informed. Unfortunately we now have a weak and feeble president who is in China’s back pocket. He gets no respect from the American people, much less China. Hopefully, there are some good guys behind the scenes who are on the job. That’s what I read in an article from a reliable source anyway. REE’s I didn’t think were that important. Hopefully, we can break that monopoly!

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      I am sure, Cherie, a great nation like the USA has many wonderful people working behind the scenes for the betterment of humanity and the free world. Warm regards.

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      1. cheriewhite Avatar
        cheriewhite

        Thank you so much, Sandomina. Keep us informed of China’s stupidity. I know you will amd I thank you.

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      2. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        It is a pleasure. We belong to two great nations which are coming together for a noble cause.

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      3. cheriewhite Avatar
        cheriewhite

        Absolutely we do. And know that your country India is always in my prayers and because you’re geologically closer to China then we are, we are concerned for you all.

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      4. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        That’s so kind of you, Cherie. Thank you so much.

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      5. cheriewhite Avatar
        cheriewhite

        My pleasure. 🙂

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      6. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        💐

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      sandomina

      Thank you so much, Handyman.

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  16. fgsjr2015 Avatar
    fgsjr2015

    Before any nation might effectively non-militarily challenge China — a country with almost 1.5 billion consumers — on any major issue (though especially human rights), that nation first must have a significant trade-export/import bargaining chip.

    I can imagine that a large enough number of world nations securely allied, however, likely could combine their resources and go without the usual bully-nation China trade/investment connection they’d prefer to sever if possible, instead trading necessary goods and services between themselves (and perhaps other, non-allied countries not beholden to China).

    Yet, maybe such an alliance has already been covertly discussed but rejected due to Chinese government strategists knowing how to ‘divide and conquer’ potential alliance nations by using door-wedge economic/political leverage custom-made for each nation.

    Every nation shortsightedly placing its own big businesses’ bottom-line interests first and foremost may always be its, and therefore collectively our, Achilles’ Heel to be exploited by huge-market nations like China.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thanks for the wonderful insight.

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      1. fgsjr2015 Avatar
        fgsjr2015

        I try; but I’m always open to the possibility that I need to tweak or even revise my perception(s) thus belief(s) on specific subjects.

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      2. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        You are good 👍

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  17. Veena Hegde Bhat Avatar
    Veena Hegde Bhat

    Eyeopener. China is marching ahead ruthlessly.

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      sandomina

      Thank you so much.

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      sandomina

      Thank you for stopping by.

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