Mineral Monopoly: China’s Control over Gallium Is a National Security Threat
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China has secured a virtual monopoly over gallium, a critical mineral used to produce microchips in advanced military technologies. Failing to de-risk gallium supply chains could have serious security and economic consequences for the United States and its allies.
    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      It’s kind of hilarious how US has been trying to find all kinds of ways to screw China over economically, and China just flexes by restricting a couple of items surgically causing panic in US. It’s such an elegant way to let Americans know that China can fuck over their whole economy overnight.