China intensifies anti-corruption offensive in key regions of rare land

The Chinese government is conducting an aggressive anti -corruption offensive in rare land producing provinces and other strategic minerals, with the aim of consolidating control over essential resources and strengthening its position against the United States.

The Central Disciplinary Inspection Commission (CCID), an anti -corruption arm of the Chinese Communist Party, has been investigating high -ranking figures in regions such as Jiangxi and Guangxi – crucial areas in the production of elements such as disc, antimony and tungsten. So far, more than 50 executives have been punished.

Targets include Jiangxi’s former vice-governor, now investigated for “serious violations of discipline”, and suspected of involvement with also investigated Yang Renping, former industry leader in the same province. Jiangxi houses large heavy rare land reserves, fundamental to advanced technologies.

In Guangxi, investigations hit Lan Tianli, former president of the region, and Peng Xiaochun, former vice-president of the local Advisory Committee. Both are accused of corruption in mining areas. The region, besides being a rare land producer, has vast reserves of tungsten and antimony – all considered strategic resources by China.

In addition to disciplinary actions, the government wants to end the smuggling of these minerals, which are often sold illegally out of the country. Authorities believe this illegal trade is linked to companies and organizations outside China.

These actions also have a geopolitical background: by ensuring mastery over the supply of essential minerals, China responds to increasing commercial tension with the US, which depend on these materials to produce high technology items.

This shows that in addition to combating corruption, China reinforces its power in an essential sector for the future of global economy and technology.

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With information from Valor Econômico