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Myanmar’s military junta threatens global heavy rare earths supply

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Conflict in Myanmar 's Kachin state poses a significant threat to the global supply of heavy rare earths, crucial to producing high-tech devices and green technologies.

Nearly half of these minerals are sourced from the region, which has been embroiled in a civil war since the military coup in 2021 .

China has issued an ultimatum to the KIA through its officials, threatening to cease purchasing minerals from KIA -controlled mines unless the militia relinquishes its attempts to gain full control of Bhamo .

China is currently leveraging its influential position to support Myanmar 's struggling military regime.

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65

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58

Neutral language

50

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

66

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not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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Time-value

short-lived

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1

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