{"id":267999,"date":"2026-06-01T09:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.kupitiblog.ru\/545\/africa-the-game-changer-in-the-us-china-chip-rivalry\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:54:41","slug":"africa-the-game-changer-in-the-us-china-chip-rivalry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.kupitiblog.ru\/545\/africa-the-game-changer-in-the-us-china-chip-rivalry\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa: The Game-Changer in the US-China Chip Rivalry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/span><span class=\"photoview__desc-text\">Semi-conductor chips are assembled and organized on a workbench before a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a Nanotronics manufacturing center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.<\/span><img src=\"https:\/\/demo.kupitiblog.ru\/545\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/a8a21f7a5cb1b56e640e6da0e44f2828.jpg\"  \/><span class=\"article__news-services--label\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__news-services--list\">\n<li class=\"article__news-services--item social-service\" title=\"Telegram\" data-name=\"telegram\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"article__news-services--item social-service\" title=\"X\" data-name=\"twitter\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While China dominates rare earth metal production, the global semiconductor race may hinge upon who secures Africa\u2019s resources, says veteran Asia-Pacific affairs expert Thomas Pauken II.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"1121585399-1\">Africa\u2019s Rare Earth Wealth <\/h3>\n<p>Rare earths are <strong>17 metallic elements<\/strong> essential for electronics, renewable energy and military technology. Africa holds an estimated <strong>15%<\/strong> of the world\u2019s rare earth reserves. By 2029, African mines are expected to supply <strong>10%<\/strong> of global rare earth output, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports. Tanzania, Angola, South Africa, Malawi, and Uganda are key sources, with ongoing exploration projects. About <strong>37%<\/strong> of Africa\u2019s future supply is destined for Chinese companies, while <strong>63%<\/strong> will be carved up between American, European and other players. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"1121585399-2\">China\u2019s Advantage and the Race for Africa <\/h3>\n<p>China controls about 70% of global rare earth mineral output and supply chains, giving it leverage over US chipmakers. Prices surge whenever Beijing imposes export restrictions. In early February, China introduced new controls on five critical minerals in response to the Trump administration&#8217;s 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. &#8220;Right now, China has a firm foothold in many African countries through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),&#8221; Pauken notes. But with Washington prioritizing rare earths and AI, US President Donald Trump may counter Beijing by offering African nations better mining deals and tariff benefits, according to the expert. Trump is already challenging the BRI by boosting alternative initiatives like the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the I2U2 (India-Israel, US-UAE) partnership.EconomyBattle for the Tech Metals: What Are the 17 Rare Earth Elements and What Are They Used For?10 January 2025, 13:45 GMT<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/sputniknews.com\/20250219\/africa-the-game-changer-in-the-us-china-chip-rivalry-1121585399.html\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Semi-conductor chips are assembled and organized on a workbench before a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a Nanotronics manufacturing center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. 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