About the NIMBYism: that was just one more part of the article that sounded like a press release from the US rare earth producers.
Basically, they want protectionist policies to avoid foreign competition and they want exemptions from environmental legislation. So just the same as every other business in existence.
Every business has its pet bogeyman to scare legislators (or to give legislators plausible cover for their actions). I'm sure China will play this role well for various groups.
Basically, they want protectionist policies to avoid foreign competition and they want exemptions from environmental legislation. So just the same as every other business in existence.
Every business has its pet bogeyman to scare legislators (or to give legislators plausible cover for their actions). I'm sure China will play this role well for various groups.