Why China controls rare earths | DW News

In April 2025, China restricted exports of so-called rare earths and their products to the rest of the world. It put industries in the United States and Europe on alert because the materials are critical to products ranging from mixers and phones to jet engines. But why does China dominate this industry? #RareEarths #China #Economy #dominomics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1