Beijing’s moves so far appear calibrated to inflict pain without crossing into territory that might galvanize a coordinated international response. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/20/japan/xi-blowback-rare-earths-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #chinajapanrelations #rareearths #xijinping #sanaetakaichi