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China's Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make

Published: 2026-11-02T05:00:08.000Z · 3-Minute Executive Summary

The New York Times reports that China is increasing the difficulty for foreign nations to end their reliance on Chinese goods. Beyond rare earths, the country is complicating efforts by rival nations to move away from its drone, solar, and pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.