Afghanistan, Nov. 13 -- A U.S. congressional committee has accused China of manipulating global mineral markets, warning Beijing uses its dominance to control prices and strengthen its economy.
A U.S. congressional committee has accused China of manipulating global mineral markets, warning that Beijing is using its dominance to stabilize prices and strengthen its economy.
In a 50-page report released Wednesday, the House Select Committee said China's decades-long control over the processing of critical minerals has made it difficult for the U.S. and its allies to determine fair prices for essential metals like lithium and rare earth elements.
The report accused China of leveraging its influence to gain strategic economic advantage, shapi...