# China expands overseas mining stakes, tightening grip on critical minerals

https://mins.news/en/item/129078

- CNBC, 2026-11-04 13:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/04/china-critical-minerals-rare-earths-trump-japan-export-control-.html

> Beijing is creating agencies and state-backed investment vehicles to acquire more of the metals China relies on, while retaining its advantage in processing expertise.