China processes 90% of the world's rare earth elements and controls 100% of high-temperature magnet production materials essential for fighter jets, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and smartphones. In this episode, we explore how China strategically built this monopoly through state consolidation and technological mastery, why Western nations struggle to compete, and what this means for green technology and national security. Drawing comparisons to historical monopolies like OPEC, we examine the geopolitical implications, emerging alternatives, and whether the West can break free from this dependency. It isn't just about minerals, it's about who controls the supply chains defining the 21st century.

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