Xi Jinping Flexes China's Trade Muscle With Visit to Rare-Earths Hub

SHANGHAI President Xi Jinping pointed out a source of exploitation by his government over high-tech industries that are critical of the US economy, touring a region of China that calls itself a rare earth's kingdom with its best trading dealer.

Mr. Xi's visit this week to one of the world's largest suppliers of rare earths – natural elements used for wind turbines, electric cars and jetfighters – is a reminder of the world's dependence on China for its production.

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