China just proved it can cripple Western militaries in days.
Inside the Global Struggle Over Rare Earths source: Venetia Rainey, The Telegraph date originally published: 20 October 2025 5:37pm BST Here’s a sobering reality: China could bring Western militaries to its knees — without firing a single shot. The weapon? Rare earth minerals. These hidden elements power everything from fighter jets and submarines to missiles […]