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War in space is already happening; weapon systems, attacks, etc. Raw materials are a national security to all countries. China in many respects is the leader
by nxzero 11y ago
War in space is already happening; weapon systems, attacks, etc.
Raw materials are a national security to all countries.
China in many respects is the leader in raw matters and they are leveraging this anywhere possible; China stopped providing raw materials to Japan, US complained to the national community, and were told they breaking trade laws by the community.
- marak830 11y agoChina stopped providing materials to Japan? When did that happen? Do you have a link?(a quick Google on my phone only bought up ww2 references)
- ximeng 11y agoGoogle "rare earth china japan". 2010
- marak830 11y agoThanks!
- frgewut 11y agoJust some context on how this developed ('rare' is not so rare anymore). http://io9.gizmodo.com/how-chinas-rare-earth-weapon-went-from-boom-to-bust-1653638596 http://io9.gizmodo.com/how-chinas-rare-earth-weapon-went-fro...
- nxzero 11y agoIt's a "mining economy" so, yes, they're rare relative to other resources. US Government Accounting Office recently said it was still an issue: http://breakingdefense.com/2016/03/pentagon-fails-to-act-on-crucial-rare-earth-minerals/ http://breakingdefense.com/2016/03/pentagon-fails-to-act-on-... It's an issue, but complex, and hard to predict what will happen. Also, given it is a national security issue, it's possible, if not likely that you'll never get a full picture of the issue.