European democracies, threatened by Putin’s war on Ukraine and Trump’s designs on Greenland, are ramping up defense spending. But China’s strong grip on critical minerals can bring Europe’s rearmament to a grinding halt. My latest for @thewirechina.bsky.social www.thewirechina.com/2026/01/25/t...
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The Critical Raw Materials Gap - The Wire China
European democracies, threatened by Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine and Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland, are embarking on historic changes in their defense posture. But China’s grip on the supply ...