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00:02 Report by Ryan Allen

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0:01  (( STORYID: AP_20250404_cctv069185 )) 
China -- the world's largest source of rare earths. 

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Beijing began developing the lucrative mining industry in the 1980s.  China now accounts for some 90 pecent of global production.  Most of its rare earths mines are located in the south of the country. 

0:20  (Stills)  
Rare earths are used in making many high-tech products... including computer chips, electric vehicle batteries... medical equipment and in the aerospace industry.  The US imports some 70 percent of its rare earths needs from China.  Apple and Tesla are two companies that source Chinese rare earths in their supply chains.  

0:39  (Yttrium) 
Yttrium is one of seven minerals now subject to China's export stop to the US.  It's used in consumer electronics, like in screens and LED displays. 

0:51  (VB China rare earths ) 
In addition to yttrium, the list drawn up by Beijing includes dysprosium, gadolinium, lutetium, samarium, scandium and terbium.  

1:01  (Fesad)  (( STORYID: RWNE_20250214_1328AS )) 
F-35 fighter jets are one of the US-built weapons systems that rely on rare earths imported from China.  Advanced missile technology is another. 

1:11  (Zitat) 
US rare earths expert Melissa Sanderson says 'China made that list strategically.  They picked the things that are crucial for the US economy.' 

1:22  (container ships)  (( STORYID: RWNE_20250403_3805 )) 
Until the trade dispute is resolved, the United States will be cut off from shipments of key rare earths from China.