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flag Taiwan boosts rare earth recycling from waste to cut China reliance amid global supply chain shifts.

flag Taiwan is increasing efforts to extract rare earth elements from electronic and industrial waste—known as "urban mining"—to reduce dependence on China amid tighter export controls. flag Researchers say recycling these materials is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional mining, and Taiwan is aligning with U.S. goals to build a secure, non-China supply chain for critical minerals essential to semiconductors. flag With China controlling over 90% of global rare earth refining, nations are turning to recycling and regional partnerships to diversify supply chains and enhance resilience amid geopolitical tensions.

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