Everyone knows that history often repeats itself. Today, we’ll look at a case where people are actively seeking to repeat history. 

Nearly 3,000 years ago, a famous chancellor in China successfully used trade to expand the power and territory of his state.

Today, the Chinese communist regime has borrowed strategy from the same playbook.

How China has used its rare earths trump card may reveal the regime’s major weakness.

Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].

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