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China and Iran partner on rare earth exploration and processing

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China is collaborating with Iran on rare earth element exploration and processing, sending scientists to the country. This initiative is part of a joint workshop program between the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Iran National Science Foundation. Rare earth metals are crucial for advanced weaponry, and this partnership could impact global supply chains and geopolitical dynamics. AI

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China and Iran partner on rare earth exploration and processing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ling Xin ·

    China is sending scientists to Iran for rare earth ‘exploration and processing’

    China is expanding its scientific collaboration with Iran into the strategically sensitive field of rare earths, including processing technologies that Beijing has increasingly sought to protect from overseas transfer. The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) unvei…

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