Washington and Beijing compete for mineral and energy control
The article reveals an escalation in the geopolitical competition between the United States and China over natural resources and energy sources worldwide. U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale oil and mineral exploration operations in Greenland and approved an agreement to purchase Taiwan, a portion of the output from a pipeline in Alaska, actions that anger Beijing, which considers Taiwan to be part of its territory. In response, China has strengthened its presence in Africa by supporting the mining sector, emphasizing that the continent's resources belong to its peoples and warning that Africa could become a battleground for international rivalry. The conflict raises key questions about who owns vital minerals, ensures energy supplies, and dictates the terms of global partnerships, all within a framework of mutual restrictions, security strategies, and economic policies between the two powers.
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