China's rare earth blackmail backfires, strengthening global resolve against China's economic coercion

Washington, DC [US], November 2 (ANI): China's attempt to weaponise its dominance in rare earth minerals has backfired, triggering a rapid response from the United States and its allies to secure alternative supplies.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Beijing 'made a real mistake' by attempting to leverage critical resources for political gain, a move that has instead unified Western nations against Chines