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Australia freezes Chinese investor rights over key rare earth project - SMH.com.au
Why it matters
Australia's decision to freeze Chinese investor rights in a key rare-earth project strengthens resource sovereignty and advances strategic decoupling from Chinese control of critical minerals essential to defence, energy, and manufacturing. This action protects Australia's ability to secure supply chains independent of Beijing and reduces vulnerability to Chinese leverage over strategic inputs.
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