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China and its Influence on the Global Rare Earth Metals Market

“The Middle East has its oil, China has rare earth metals.” —Deng Xiaoping, Chinese President (1992) Take an even a cursory look at any major business media today and China’s influence in the minerals and metals commodity markets is inescapable. … Read More…

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The Asia vs. the West Business Debate: A Study in Strategy Contrasts

“We don’t try to grab market share quickly by competing on price. That’s not a long term, sustainable growth strategy.” Can you guess the technology CEO who recently said that? If you guessed anyone inhabiting the corner office of a … Read More…

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Survey: Global Manufacturers Staying Put in China

(click here to view the press release) In the aftermath of the recent recalls of tainted and toxic China-made products, more than a few have speculated that manufacturers who have outsourced production operations there are no doubt rethinking their sourcing … Read More…

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