US-Australia Sign $2B Critical Minerals Deal to Cut China Ties

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The Spin

The U.S.-Australia critical minerals agreement and AUKUS pact give both nations concrete leverage against China’s near-monopoly on rare earths, securing supply chains vital for defense, clean energy, and high-tech manufacturing. By combining Australia’s resources with U.S. investment and technology, the partnership strengthens regional security, reduces reliance on China, and reinforces the strategic alliance, ensuring both nations are better positioned economically and militarily in the Indo-Pacific.

The Washington Post Csis

Australia should reject America's reckless push toward confrontation with China and prioritize its own sovereignty. China has legitimately outmaneuvered the U.S. in critical minerals while demonstrating greater stability as a global partner. AUKUS serves American interests at Australia's expense, costing five times the annual defense budget while making Australia a military colony.

Global Times