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US Partners with Eight Allied Nations to Counter China and Strengthen AI Resources

Liberty Times Net | Local Language | News | Dec. 4, 2025 | Shifting Geopolitical Alliances

The United States plans to sign agreements with eight allied nations—Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia—to strengthen supply chains for computing chips and critical minerals essential for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This effort aims to reduce dependence on China and involves a summit at the White House on December 12 focused on collaboration in energy, critical minerals, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and transportation logistics.

These countries were selected due to their roles in hosting major semiconductor companies and having critical mineral resources. U.S. officials emphasize the competitive nature of AI development between the U.S. and China, while expressing a desire to maintain stable relations but also preparing to compete. The initiative builds on prior government efforts, including the U.S. Energy Resource Governance Initiative and the Minerals Security Partnership, aimed at diversifying supply chains away from China.

Despite these efforts, China continues to dominate rare earth supplies, controlling over 90% of global refining capacity. China briefly tightened export controls on rare earths in October but delayed implementation following talks with the U.S. The U.S. frames this initiative as a U.S.-centered strategy to foster AI development with reliable allies, emphasizing the significant economic and military impact AI will have globally.

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