Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals? The US President has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week while China keeps a tight grip on the metals. So, what can Trump do to break Beijing's monopoly? And why do rare earths matter so much?
 In this episode: 
  - Brian Wong, Assistant Professor in Philosophy, University of Hong Kong
- Gracelin Baskaran, Mining Economist and Director, Critical Minerals Security program at Center for Strategic and International Studies.
- Huiyao Wang, President and Founder, Center for China and Globalization.
Host: Bernard Smith
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