# Why the Xi-Trump Summit Hinges on China’s Rare-Earth Advantage

https://mins.news/en/item/72064

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-24 10:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-09-24/why-the-xi-trump-summit-hinges-on-china-s-rare-earths-advantage?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab4f4b829ff15000114ebc8

> Beijing plans to use its edge in critical materials as leverage in talks with Washington.

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