世界のレアアース製錬量の9割が中国…中国依存から抜け出せない理由とは？／レアアース泥が南鳥島近海で発見されるも商業化は10年先？【経済HOTワード】 | 東洋経済オンラインYouTube | 東洋経済オンライン

This page introduces a video from the Toyo Keizai Online YouTube channel discussing rare earths. The video explains that China accounts for 90% of global rare earth refining capacity. It covers what rare earths are, their applications, why they're gaining attention amid US-China tensions, and Japan's supply chain concerns. The content examines China's dependence, the discovery of rare earth mud near Minami-Tori Island, future prospects, potential government measures, and the feasibility of domestic production. Reporter Liu Yanfu provides an accessible explanation of the economic issues surrounding rare earths and their impact on Japanese industries.