Brooke Escobar and Katherine Walsh from AidData dive into China's commanding lead in the transition minerals trade. They discuss the Democratic Republic of Congo's recent cobalt export suspension and its global implications. The duo examines China's $57 billion investments across 19 countries, highlighting its strategic financing methods. They debunk myths surrounding Chinese mining practices in Africa and contrast China's aggressive loan strategies with the more restrained approaches of Western nations, revealing the complexities in the global mineral landscape.