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Systemic Fragility: Global Supply Chain Risks & China’s Strategic Chokepoints

Multi-source synthesis of three independent AI deep research reports on how China controls 91% of rare earth refining, 94% of permanent magnets, 90%+ of advanced chips (via Taiwan), and 80%+ of pharmaceutical key starting materials. Features interactive charts, maritime chokepoint maps, disruption scenario modeling, and a 14-sector severity matrix.

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