China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make
⟶ China is making it more difficult for other countries to reduce their reliance on its technology. This includes solar, drone, and drugmaking technologies, in addition to rare earths.
It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.
Why it matters
This situation highlights a broader strategic challenge for China's rivals. Their dependence on Chinese manufacturing and technology creates vulnerabilities that China can leverage.