Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Xi Jinping this week is a crucial opportunity to strengthen relations with our biggest trading partner. 

But it comes at a time when Australia is trying to break China’s grip on the supply chain of critical minerals.

China’s global domination has been in the works for decades – a grand plan that gives China ready access to materials essential for everything from fighter jets to wind turbines. It also gives Beijing extraordinary leverage over Western economies and defence forces.

Today, columnist for Australian Foreign Affairs Ian Verrender, on China’s long game on critical minerals domination – and the old pile of mining waste in Western Australia which could upend it.

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Guest: Columnist for Australian Foreign Affairs Ian Verrender

Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s meeting with Xi Jinping this week is a crucial opportunity to strengthen relations with our biggest trading partner. But it comes at a time when Australia is trying to break China&rsquo;s grip on the supply chain of critical minerals. China&rsquo;s global domination has been in the works for decades &ndash; a grand plan that gives China ready access to materials essential for everything from fighter jets to wind turbines. It also gives Beijing extraordinary leverage over Western economies and defence forces. Today, columnist for Australian Foreign Affairs Ian Verrender, on China&rsquo;s long game on critical minerals domination &ndash; and the old pile of mining waste in Western Australia which could upend it. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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 Guest: Columnist for Australian Foreign Affairs Ian Verrender

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How China took over the world’s critical minerals

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