Rare earths: Big chip for China to play in U.S.-imposed trade war

[LeGenD]

If only china had the balls to do this! China has too many cards but I wonder what is stopping them from bringing down the western empire!

This is an illusion, China does not have many cards to play in its Cold War with US.

Only 2 years have passed and China is already thinking of pulling out the rare-earth-metals card. At this pace, China will run out of options to exploit in a span of few years.

US is technologically very well-equipped, and capable of sorting out its problems if need be.

Shale revolution = supply of oil and gas (significant reduction in imports)

SpaceX = making space exploration affordable

Automation = making manufacturing and mining affordable at home.

To name a few.

US have a massive footprint and sway around the world in numerous sectors. China is up against a World Order since WW-II.

 

[nahtanbob]

Why would China want to bring down something("Western empire") that feeds it?...stop your oversimplistic outlook on the US-China rift.


They seem false.

Making false quotes is not new. it is the absurdity

 

[Jlaw]

Forget about rare-earth. Chinese already started begging with multiple ministry statement coming that on Sunday too. Just wait and watch, they will come on the their knees. Just a matter of Time. US is the Boss and Chinese must listen.

Maybe girls like you are used to being on your knees but leave politics for men to play.

 

[TheTruth]

This is an illusion, China does not have many cards to play in its Cold War with US.

Only 2 years have passed and China is already thinking of pulling out the rare-earth-metals card. At this pace, China will run out of options to exploit in a span of few years.

Rare earths is not even close to the strongest card China can play.

 

[LeGenD]

Rare earths is not even close to the strongest card China can play.

Interesting. You have my attention.

 

[TheTruth]

Interesting. You have my attention.

US has nearly 1 trillion in physical assets exposed in China. China has at most 120 billion in the US.

That's just the start. The US is China's little adopted daughter and rare earths is just a very small slap from a kind daddy.

 

[LeGenD]

US has nearly 1 trillion in physical assets exposed in China. China has at most 120 billion in the US.

That's just the start. The US is China's little adopted daughter and rare earths is just a very small slap from a kind daddy.

Good point, but the picture you are cultivating is far from complete.

American physical assets in China are already grounded in partnerships with Chinese entities (Chinese condition for access to its markets). Therefore, China will not gain anything in terms of knowhow by nationizing these assets. On the other hand, China's goodwill be shot across the world. Therefore, a double-edged sword.

 

[TheTruth]

American physical assets in China are already grounded in partnerships with Chinese entities (Chinese condition for access to its markets). Therefore, China will not gain anything in terms of knowhow by nationizing these assets. On the other hand, China's goodwill be shot across the world. Therefore, a double-edged sword.

If Trump escalates and the Americans are making 49 or 51% today, they will make 0% and their Chinese partners will make 100% tomorrow. It's quite simple.

If it comes to it, and China is seen as needing to defend itself, no one will side with the Americans especially when they can get cheap "American" goods 100% made in China.

 

[nahtanbob]

If Trump escalates and the Americans are making 49 or 51% today, they will make 0% and their Chinese partners will make 100% tomorrow. It's quite simple.

If it comes to it, and China is seen as needing to defend itself, no one will side with the Americans especially when they can get cheap "American" goods 100% made in China.

well US administration can use Chinese owned US Treasuries to compensate the American businesses for the nationalized assets

 

[TheTruth]

well US administration can use Chinese owned US Treasuries to compensate the American businesses for the nationalized assets

Nope. No such thing as selective default, the dollar will be destroyed. Besides, the Chinese will dump the treasuries first ... and THEN take what's theirs

Too bad.

 

[F-22Raptor]

Nope. No such thing as selective default, the dollar will be destroyed. Besides, the Chinese will dump the treasuries first ... and THEN take what's theirs

Too bad.

I have read this nonsense for years. Stop talking and do it already....

 

[ohmrlobalobayeh]

well US administration can use Chinese owned US Treasuries to compensate the American businesses for the nationalized assets

on the basis of what?

Nope. No such thing as selective default, the dollar will be destroyed. Besides, the Chinese will dump the treasuries first ... and THEN take what's theirs

Too bad.

not gonna happen overnight. Even if china dumps them, it has to do it slowly and discretely in order not to shoot herself in the foot. a massive selloff will drastically reduce the value of these treasury bonds

 

[nahtanbob]

on the basis of what?

for seizing private property of American citizens & companies

on the basis of what?


not gonna happen overnight. Even if china dumps them, it has to do it slowly and discretely in order not to shoot herself in the foot. a massive selloff will drastically reduce the value of these treasury bonds

any news China is selling will reduce the prices

 

[Jlaw]

Why China don't threaten to ban all trump brand and related brands from China? That would end trade war.

 

[TheTruth]

I have read this nonsense for years. Stop talking and do it already....

Says the fat white pussy talking about China collapse for 20 years.

not gonna happen overnight. Even if china dumps them, it has to do it slowly and discretely in order not to shoot herself in the foot. a massive selloff will drastically reduce the value of these treasury bonds

It'll reduce the value of everything linked to dollars. China loses a few hundred billion, US loses a few tens of trillions.

Then China can compensate by taking the property of American corps in China. The US will be a burning pile of shit not even a Jew would want to dig in.