US-China battle over rare earths, Beijing's beef industry boost: SCMP daily highlights
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Taiwan would run out of natural gas supplies in about 10 days if Beijing blockaded the island, according to a report published by a Washington-based geopolitical think tank.
Multilateral moves to break Chinese dominance of the supply chain are largely diplomatic and many solutions are long-term, analysts say.
China will implement a quality-grading system for locally produced beef to promote consumption of high-quality versions of the meat. Photo: Xinhua
Amid falling prices and stiff competition from imports, China has unveiled plans to bolster the cattle industry – the latest in a series of policies aimed at strengthening key agricultural sectors.
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