China beats the US in Africa’s critical minerals race, but Congo arrests 300 Chinese nationals in illegal mining crackdown

China beats the US in Africa’s critical minerals race, but Congo arrests 300 Chinese nationals in illegal mining crackdown

China has established a massive lead over the United States and other Western competitors in securing critical minerals across the African continent. However, that dominant global foothold is facing sudden local friction after authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo detained approximately 300 Chinese nationals during a major security crackdown on unauthorized mining operations in the country's copper heartland.

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