US-China cold war heats up with rare earth metals at its core | Al Arabiya English

The new cold war in play between the US and China of course sees both flexing their military muscle, accompanied with the usual posturing threats. The traditional tools of cold wars have seen new developments. Besides proxy wars, arms races, and polarization of global politics, the struggle between the United States and China is taking a dramatic curve. The conflict trespasses the old policies of extending influence toward new spheres. Advertisement Putting aside the traditional arms race, there is a growing realization on the US side that Beijing is a step ahead in the pursuit of metals and minerals in…