WASHINGTON -- Australia and the U.S. are committed to reducing reliance on China for critical minerals, Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd said Wednesday, noting that advanced military hardware, such as submarines and stealth fighters, depend heavily on rare-earth elements.
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Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd speaks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on Aug. 20. (Australian Embassy)
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