China’s mineral squeeze testing Japan’s military buildup ^52.7%

The Japan Times - By Gabriel Dominguez - 6/24/2026, 5:02 AM

Negativity Bias 26.3% - Confirmation Bias 15.9% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 15.9%

China’s tightening export controls on dual-use materials and strategically important rare earths are beginning to disrupt Japanese industry — including the defense sector. Chinese customs data tell the sharpest part of the story. Exports of dysprosium oxide to Japan ceased after October 2025, and shipments of terbium oxide ended a month... more