ECFR 72d ago

China's recent actions go far beyond typical export controls—it's wielding economic sanctions on a scale comparable to US. financial measures. We reveal how China is building the infrastructure to enforce this new economic arsenal, including extraterritorial restrictions that could impact industries worldwide—from lithium refining in Australia to rare earths. The stakes are higher than you think, and understanding this shift is crucial for anyone involved in global trade, geopolitics, or supply chains. Tobias Gehrke, Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR https://ecfr.eu/publication/beijing-holdem-european-cards-against-chinese-coercion/