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What's China's message at Davos 2025?

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Corporate Responsibility and Conflict Minerals

This chapter examines Belgium’s investigation into Apple's sourcing of minerals allegedly linked to conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It explores the ethical implications, controversies, and corporate accountability regarding 'blood minerals' and critiques the tech industry’s narrative of social responsibility. The conversation also highlights the exploitation of local resources and the need for a unified approach among resource-rich countries to better manage their minerals.

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