HomeTOP STORIESChina’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert By rogerjudd January 7, 2026 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing. Previous articleRussia Sends Naval Vessel to Escort Oil Tanker U.S. Is PursuingNext articleDow opens the year with its strongest start in decades latest articles Alcoa cut to Sell equivalent at J.P. Morgan, which prefers copper over aluminum Canopy Growth gains after recapitalization initiatives Venezuela Leaders to Free Political Prisoners in a Sign of Possible Change China Is Investigating Meta’s Acquisition of the AI Start-Ip Manus Crane removes Hampton Inn By Hilton sign from Minnesota hotel that allegedly denied service to DHS, ICE agents Minneapolis ICE shooting agitators set up camp, barricade roads as schools, businesses close in city on edge explore more Alcoa cut to Sell equivalent at J.P. Morgan, which prefers copper over aluminum Canopy Growth gains after recapitalization initiatives Venezuela Leaders to Free Political Prisoners in a Sign of Possible Change China Is Investigating Meta’s Acquisition of the AI Start-Ip Manus Crane removes Hampton Inn By Hilton sign from Minnesota hotel that allegedly denied service to DHS, ICE agents Minneapolis ICE shooting agitators set up camp, barricade roads as schools, businesses close in city on edge