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What can Trump do to break Beijing's monopoly?
Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals? The US President has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week while China keeps a tight grip on the metals. So, what can Trump do to break Beijing's monopoly? And why do rare earths matter so much?
In this episode:
Brian Wong, Assistant Professor in Philosophy, University of Hong Kong
Gracelin Baskaran, Mining Economist and Director, Critical Minerals Security program at Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Huiyao Wang, President and Founder, Center for China and Globalization.
Host: Bernard Smith
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