
Beijing signals supply risks as rebel groups consolidate control in key mining areas
China has issued warnings to militias in northern Myanmar over control of rare earth mining, highlighting growing concerns about global supply chain risks as rebel groups consolidate power in mineral-rich regions.
Analysts say Beijing's pressure underscores its determination to secure critical resources while navigating complex security dynamics along its southern border.
Analysts say Beijing's pressure underscores its determination to secure critical resources while navigating complex security dynamics along its southern border.