# Strategic Minerals
Latest news and articles about Strategic Minerals
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The Empty Chair in Singapore: Beijing’s Strategic Downgrade at the Shangri-La Dialogue
China opted to send retired diplomat Cui Tiankai to the Shangri-La Dialogue instead of Defense Minister Dong Jun, signaling a deliberate downgrade in military-to-military engagement. This move follows a brief period of perceived thawing and reflects Beijing’s deep-seated mistrust of U.S. strategic intentions regarding mineral security and regional tensions.
Beijing Solidifies Control Over Critical Minerals with New Strategic Regulations
China has released new implementation regulations for its Mineral Resources Law, aimed at bolstering national resource security and environmental protection. The decree, signed by Premier Li Qiang, establishes a comprehensive system for strategic mineral reserves and imposes stricter ecological restoration requirements on mining companies.
China’s ‘Super Bull’ Bets on Strategic Metals: Zhang Jianping Takes Major Stake in Northern Rare Earth
Legendary Chinese investor Zhang Jianping has acquired a 2% stake in Northern Rare Earth, becoming its fourth-largest shareholder. The move follows a stellar first quarter for the company, which saw net profits double amid a resurgence in the strategic minerals market.