Framing China's Strategic Mineral Dominance: Insights from Chinese State Media
Framing China's Strategic Mineral Dominance: Insights from Chinese State Media
Author(s): Asad HyattSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Media studies, Energy and Environmental Studies, International relations/trade, Politics and communication, Geopolitics
Published by: Univerzita obrany
Keywords: China; strategic minerals; rare earth elements; lithium; cobalt; framing; Chinese state media; Minerals Security Partnership; resource security.
Summary/Abstract: This study analyses the portrayal of China's strategic mineral dominance in Chinese state media, focusing on its framing of China's intent and the West's response. Through qualitative content analysis of 125 articles published between June 2022 and May 2023 by China Daily, Global Times, and Xinhua, it uncovers themes emphasising China's leadership in rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt, alongside the nation's strategic narrative. Findings indicate China's focus on supply chain stability, high-quality industry development, and environmental regulation. The state media highlights challenges for the West in reducing reliance on China, emphasising cost and supply chain obstacles while critiquing the politicisation of strategic mineral issues. This framing reflects China's nationalistic narrative and its portrayal as a responsible global actor. The analysis offers insights into China's resource strategy and its implications for global geopolitics and resource security.
Journal: Obrana a strategie
- Issue Year: 24/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 77-79
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English
