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The United States and China are currently competing for control of rare earth minerals which are essential minerals that support everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced military technology and renewable energy systems. For years China has held a de facto monopoly producing 60-70% of the worlds rare earth elements and an even larger percentage of the processing capacity. Following this competition over critical rare earth minerals China and the United States are now once again at odds; this time its over Taiwan. Why did Trump issue such a stern warning over Taiwan? This time United States President Donald Trump stated that China knows the consequences if it attacks Taiwan asserting that Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the situation very well. Trump made the remarks in an interview with CBS following his meeting with Xi. US President Trump said Youll find out if it happens and he understands the answer to that. This never even came up yesterday as a subject. He never brought it up. People were a little surprised that he never brought it up because he understands it and he understands it very well as reported by news agency ANI. What could be the possible consequences if China makes a move on Taiwan? Trump chose not to disclose his plan regarding Taiwan in the event that there would be a conflict. He was adamant that China understands what will happen if it engages in aggression. Trump continues I cant give away my secrets. I dont want to be one of these guys that tells you exactly whats going to happen if something happens. The other side knows but Im not somebody that tells you everything because youre asking me a question but they understand whats going to happen. What does this warning signal about the future of US-China relations? Trump said Chinese officials avoided acting against Taiwan during his presidency claiming they knew the consequences. Trump further stated He has openly said and his people have openly said at meetings we would never do anything while President Trump is president because they know the consequences. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth expressed grave concern over Chinas growing military assertiveness around Taiwan and in the South China Sea during his first face-to-face meeting with Chinas Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun in Malaysia on October 31. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Over recent years China has intensified its coercive tactics conducting extensive military drills. Hegseth warned that Beijings rapid military build-up represents a real and urgent threat to the Indo-Pacific. US intelligence assessments indicate that Xi Jinping has directed the Chinese military to prepare for a potential invasion by 2027 Trump said Chinese officials avoided acting against Taiwan during his presidency claiming they knew the consequences. Over recent years China has intensified its coercive tactics conducting extensive military drills sending warplanes near Taiwans airspace almost daily and heightening fears of a possible conflict in the Taiwan Strait as highlighted by The Epoch Times. US intelligence assessments indicate that Xi Jinping has directed the Chinese military to prepare for a potential invasion by 2027 as reported by news agency ANI. During his visit to Tokyo earlier this week Hegseth warned that Beijings rapid military build-up represents a real and urgent threat to the Indo-Pacific.
