Can the US establish a strategic critical minerals reserve?

美国能否建立战略性关键矿产储备?

World Today

2026-02-04

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① We explore how China’s “No.1 central document” plans to advance agricultural modernization and rural revitalization in 2026. (00:53) ② The Trump administration has announced a plan to establish a strategic minerals reserve with an aim to protect US manufacturers from supply chain shocks. What could be the possible obstacles for it? (13:46) ③ China has criticized Panama’s top court after it annulled a contract for Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate two ports on the Panama Canal. When Panama yields to Washington’s pressure by taking this move, what prices may Panama have to pay over the long term? (24:53) ④ What has driven German investment in China to hit a four-year high through last year’s first 11 months? (35:28) ⑤ French authorities have carried out a raid on X’s offices in Paris and summoned Elon Musk for questioning. We take a look at Europe’s tightening scrutiny of US social media companies and how it is becoming a source of US-Europe frictions. (44:52)
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  • Coming up, China's number one central document,

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  • Trump unveils 12 billion US dollar critical minerals stockpile.

  • Analysis show German investments in China reached four-year high in the first 11 months of last year.

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  • China has unveiled its number one central document for 2026 outlining plans

  • for advancing agricultural modernization and rural revitalization.

  • Chinese authorities say the focus of this year's work related to agriculture,

  • rural areas, and farmers include four key missions and two key supporting measures.

  • The four missions include enhancing the production, capacity,

  • quality, and efficiency of the agricultural sector,

  • providing targeted and regular assistance, promoting stable increases in farmers' income,

  • and advancing the development of beautiful and harmonious countryside.