China rare earth licensing regime designed to streamline permits without lifting core controls. U.S. hails move as diplomatic breakthrough, but industry insiders call it symbolic. Licenses expected to allow higher export volumes but retain scrutiny over defense-linked users. China’s dominance in rare earths continues to be its most powerful economic weapon. China’s latest move to … Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Licensing Shift: A Gesture, Not a Concession, to Washington