Hai, Baatar C. H.

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The Japanese government announced plans to develop rare earth resources near South Bird Island, while Shin-Etsu Chemical announced plans to build a rare earth refinery (AI-generated illustration)

Opinion | Japan Bets Big on Rare Earths but the Odds Remain Daunting

In an era of increasingly intelligent and networked military systems, rare earth materials are deeply tied to defense production and to Japan's role as a critical node in the U.S. weapons supply chain. (AP)

Opinion | China's Rare Earth Squeeze on Japan Hits the U.S. Defense Industry