When Titans Clash

When Titans Clash S10 - The Race For Rare Earths

Countries are racing to mine rare earths within one year, before China’s export restrictions kick in.

In October 2025, China announced restrictions on rare earth exports, and also on the technology used to process them. The move set off panic amongst US automakers and defense manufacturers. China agreed to pause these restrictions for a year after the Trump-Xi meeting, but the vulnerability remains.

The US had inked rare earth deals with Japan, Australia, Malaysia and Thailand amongst others. Europe and the G7 have also announced rare earth industrial plans.

But can they complete mine to magnet operations in just one year? With billions pouring into rare earths in the months ahead, is China at risk of losing its grip on the rare earths industry?

Past Seasons:

Season 10: The Race For Rare Earths

Season 9: Is Military Strength The New Path To Peace

Season 8: The Trade War is Not Over

Season 7: The Tariff War Hits ASEAN

Season 6: China's Plan to Conquer the Future

Season 5: Knives Out in the South China Sea

Season 4: Overcapacity Debate

Season 3: De-Risking Decoded

Season 2: The New World Order

Season 1: When Titans Clash

Awards and Accolades: 

World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards 2025 -

Documentary: Economy - When Titans Clash: The Overcapacity Debate - Gold

New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2025 -

Documentary: Business & Finance - When Titans Clash: The Overcapacity Debate - Bronze

Paris Film Festival - 

Honorable Mention Award

Europe Film Festival U.K. (EFFUK) - 

Jury,  Jury Special  and Jury Diamond Awards

Milan Gold Awards -

Feature Documentary

New York Movie Awards - 

Best Feature Documentary

Cannes Silk Road Film Awards -

Best Documentary 

New York Festival TV and Films 2021 -

International Affairs (Finalist)

Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winners 2021 -

Best Documentary Series

New York Festival TV and Films 2023 -

International Affairs - The Taiwan (Japan & South Korea) Contingency (Silver)

Episodes: 1 x 60 minutes

Languages: English

Production year: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025