The Chinese hold them tight. They can bury German military plans
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Germany wants to make its army the strongest in Europe, spending hundreds of billions of euros on the modernisation of the armed forces. However, their ambitious plans may be stuck in place due to China's dominance in the supply of key uncommon earth metals. If Brussels does not introduce effective support mechanisms, Europe will face a serious strategical threat.