The Chinese communist regime further expanded export controls on rare earth on Oct. 9, specifically barring defense and semiconductor companies outside China from accessing the critical metals. Items containing more than 0.1 percent of rare earth ingredients China Widens Rare Earth Export Controls Before Likely Trump–Xi Meeting
The Chinese communist regime further expanded export controls on rare earth on Oct. 9, specifically barring defense and semiconductor companies outside China from accessing the critical metals. Items containing more than 0.1 percent of rare earth ingredients 
A new security pact with Papua New Guinea (PNG) effectively expands Australia’s security influence to the edge of the South China Sea, according to one security analyst. After months of delays, the “Puk Puk” security pact was signed on Oct. 6, elevating