China's imports of rare earth raw materials are surging, raising concerns about the risks of foreign dependence
Even China, the dominant global force in rare earth minerals, is worried about securing access to new raw materials
China is facing heated competition as the US, Europe, Australia, and Japan collaborate on rare earths
One in two Americans regards China as a competitor, while just 6% view China as a partner of the US
China's playbook to win US subsidies includes building US factories, partnering with US allies, and deepening its supply chain ties
China's first-quarter GDP numbers looked good, but deeper structural issues have clouded optimism
