Friday, 12 December, 2025
US Launches 'Pax Silica' Pact to Secure AI Supply Chains from China
The United States has formed a new "Pax Silica" alliance with key Asia-Pacific allies, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia, to secure supply chains for AI minerals. The strategic pact aims to prevent dependence on China, which currently dominates the mining of key rare earths. This grouping is intended to ensure reliable access to inputs crucial for global AI competitiveness.
Read full story at Economic Times