Myanmar’s civil war intensifies as China plunders rare earth minerals
China's mining of rare earth minerals in Myanmar has reached unprecedented levels, The Irrawaddy reports, saying the looting of the minerals has caused an “environmental disaster” in Kachin state. The news outlet said that Chinese customs data showed “a staggering 70% increase in import volume” in 2023, with Shipments reached 34,241 tons. The report
