It has been reported that a potential war between the US and China could have devastating consequences not only on the military front but also on the fundamental arteries of the American economy, ranging from factories to pharmaceutical production, and from electronic devices to the defense industry. The article emphasizes that China’s power over critical minerals and global supply chains could bring the US economy to a standstill.
“Elchi” reports that The National Interest (NI), considered a pillar of the Republican Party in the US media, has revealed how quickly the American economy could come to a halt in a potential war between China and the US. Unlike Iran, it is claimed that China’s economic capabilities and power have the capacity to completely shut down the US economy. According to the analysis titled “The New Era of Supply Chain Warfare,” Beijing is not just a raw material supplier but also holds a very strong position in the fundamental production chains of the modern economy, from critical minerals to semiconductors, and from batteries to pharmaceutical raw materials. Therefore, a direct conflict between Washington and Beijing could cause US factories to stop production, electronic systems to be unable to find parts, and the defense industry to become paralyzed. China holds a very strong position in key areas of global production, from critical minerals to batteries and semiconductors. According to the analyses, a potential war could disrupt supply lines in the US. (Reuters)
China could strike production
The analysis by The National Interest focused on the power difference between Iran and China. According to The National Interest, while Iran has the power to disrupt global oil flows with its strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz, China’s tools cover the global economic sphere. The Hormuz crisis increased energy prices, production, and transportation costs; however, China is in a position to exert direct pressure on materials, intermediate products, and technological components used by modern industry. The analysis highlighted China’s power over materials such as gallium and germanium, used in advanced electronics and semiconductor production, and antimony, which is considered essential for the defense industry. While the importance of antimony in military ammunition production was particularly emphasized, it was stated that China’s ability to restrict exports could have a direct impact on American defense production.
Beijing has been preparing for 6 years
According to the analysis, Chinese President Xi Jinping called in his 2020 Strategic Guidance Document to strengthen the dependence of international production chains on China and to turn the ability to stop supplies to foreign countries into a “countermeasure and deterrence capability.” In the analysis, which also includes the assessment of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, it was claimed that Beijing has made it a policy goal to increase other countries’ dependence on Chinese products while reducing its own weaknesses in global value chains. This strategy has been linked to the approach of Chinese military thinker Sun Tzu, which involves breaking the enemy’s resistance without direct combat.
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