China both mines them and dominates the global processing and refining, making it a chokepoint in the supply chain. By tightening control, Beijing is showing it’s willing to weaponize that advantage and hit where it hurts most.
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China’s retaliation reminds me of your earlier post about the uncertainty surrounding AI’s maturation in a competitive, multipolar world. Have you previously written about how multipolar (vs. bipolar) AI advancement might uniquely challenge well-being and social cohesion? (Or recommended reading?)
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