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La Chine a trouvé quelque chose de mieux que le pétrole
China found something better than oil
The same basic idea powers everything from smartphones and electric cars to advanced military systems.
The key ingredients are rare earth elements used to make powerful permanent magnets.
China has become the dominant supplier of these materials and the magnets made from them. Behind this industry is also a larger economic story: government support, cheap financing, export restrictions, and periods of low prices that can make it difficult for new mines and competitors to survive.