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EU and ASEAN Unite to Secure Mineral Supply Chains

8/4/2025

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Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the EU and ASEAN are joining forces to safeguard vital mineral supply chains, particularly in the face of China's dominance in clean technology. With rich reserves of nickel, bauxite, and rare earth elements, ASEAN is poised for growth, yet refining challenges loom. The Philippines, in particular, is reassessing its ties with China, navigating the delicate balance between economic collaboration and national security.

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Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the EU and ASEAN are joining forces to safeguard vital mineral supply chains, particularly in the face of China's dominance in clean technology. With rich reserves of nickel, bauxite, and rare earth elements, ASEAN is poised for growth, yet refining challenges loom. The Philippines, in particular, is reassessing its ties with China, navigating the delicate balance between economic collaboration and national security.