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Why U.S.–China Competition is Losing the Lithium Triangle

U.S.-China Perception Monitor

U.S.-China Perception Monitor

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June 24, 2026

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This essay won the 1990 Institute Prize at the recent essay contest jointly organized by The UCSD China Focus, The Carter Center, The 1990 Institute and The 21CCC. See more... The post Why U.S.–China Competition is Losing the Lithium Triangle appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US

Beijing has unveiled new measures to keep its tight grip on lithium prices, in a move that may give it an edge over the US in the key material vital for electric vehicle and energy storage. Following mining endeavours worldwide to secure supplies, Chinese authorities announced they would allow offshore industrial players to trade lithium carbonate onshore to cement its pricing power. Effective July 3, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, one of China’s major commodity bourses, began allowing miners,...

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Inside China's race for tech self-reliance

Korea Herald correspondent HEFEI, China — Far from slowing China's technological rise, US sanctions and export controls have accelerated Beijing's drive for self-reliance, pushing Chinese companies to build domestic alternatives across industries. Landlocked Anhui province, west of Shanghai, has emerged as one of the clearest examples of that effort. Home to a growing cluster of artificial intelligence, electric vehicle, battery and renewable energy companies, the province has transformed itself

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 2, 2026

Elevra Lithium: A Funded North American Scarcity Asset In A Recovering Lithium Market

Elevra Lithium: A Funded North American Scarcity Asset In A Recovering Lithium Market

BBC News - Business

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

The Hankyoreh

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· Jun 24, 2026

Semiconductor boom increased economic polarization in Taiwan. Is Korea next?

Semiconductor boom increased economic polarization in Taiwan. Is Korea next?

Business Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

Centre eyes dedicated push for electric trucks, may consider fresh support scheme: PM’s Advisor Tarun Kapoor

“We have to see that our dependence on China goes down,” Kapoor said, adding that batteries, electric motors and other strategic components should increasingly be produced within the country to avoid supply disruptions.

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Related coverage for "Why U.S.–China Competition is Losing the Lithium Triangle": South China Morning Post — Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US. The korea Herald News — Inside China's race for tech self-reliance. Seeking Alpha — Elevra Lithium: A Funded North American Scarcity Asset In A Recovering Lithium Market. BBC News - Business — South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan. The Hankyoreh — Semiconductor boom increased economic polarization in Taiwan. Is Korea next?. Business Today — Centre eyes dedicated push for electric trucks, may consider fresh support scheme: PM’s Advisor Tarun Kapoor