China supplies approximately 90 percent of the rare earth materials to the rest of the world for use in the manufacturing of tech goods, among other uses. Needless to say, the recent news about China holding back exports of these important materials to countries such as Japan is rather disconcerting. Since they are used in tech gadgets and military hardware, they are vital supplies to quite a few manufacturers worldwide. Here's a breakdown of the controversy ...
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