Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths
by @MichaelWestBiz
@MichaelWestBiz— Mineral sands and rare earths company Iluka Resources has issued a stern warning as China seeks to “weaponise” the supply of vital materials and discourage Australian progress. “Rare earths are among the very few metals where China has demonstrated a preparedness to weaponise its control, chief executive Tom O’Leary told the annual general meeting in […]
@MichaelWestBiz—China accuses Australia of 'spying' after navy flare-up. China has accused Australia of spying and claimed this was what led to an incident where flares were dropped in front of a Navy helicopter, forcing it to take evasive action. The federal government has said the action of the Chinese J-10 jet, which launched the flares directly ahead of the Seahawk helicopter, was unprofessional […]
@MichaelWestBiz—US stands by Australia after China warplane flare up. The United States has backed Australia after a Chinese jet fighter dropped flares in front of a navy helicopter and vowed to continue freedom of navigation drills with its ally. The Royal Australian Navy Seahawk helicopter was forced to take evasive action to prevent being hit by flares launched by a J-10 Chinese Air Force […]
India West—As Musk Talks To China Instead Of India, He Gets A Warning. NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Indian American academic, Vivek Wadhwa on May 13 warned Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk against picking China as they would “rob him blind” and instead asked him to consider moving manufacturing to India. Wadhwa’s post comes after Musk, who was […]