Trump Hails China Deal on Rare Earths & Students | US-China Trade Truce with Xi Jinping

When former U.S. President Donald Trump recently praised China's cooperative approach in a renewed trade agreement that focuses on rare earth minerals and student exchanges—two crucial and extremely delicate areas in U.S.-China relations—many geopolitical analysts were surprised. As the world observes the shifting power dynamics between Beijing and Washington, this development could mark a significant turning point in the ongoing trade and diplomatic truce. A Deal Beyond Economics: Rare Earths as Strategic Assets Rare earth minerals, used in everything from satellites and missile systems to smartphones and electric cars, have long been a source of tension between the United States and China. Any cooperation in this sector has major economic and security implications because China controls more than 60% of the global rare earth supply chain. Reopening Doors for Students: Education Diplomacy Returns Chinese students, according to Trump, contribute financially and intellectually....