China and the US plunge into a rare-earth crater
Beijing creates a closed-loop ecosystem that pulls in Australia’s materials and exports finished goods
Marina Yue Zhang
Rare chance to end China’s critical minerals monopoly
Australia can break Beijing’s grip on key defense components and boost ties with the United States
Anti-spying law is sending shivers through China
A ‘lack of clarity’ in the legislation could give rise to a Beijing witch hunt and fuel open ‘hostility’