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Xi Jinping’s Visit to a Chinese Magnet Factory Hints at his Plan to Cripple U.S Tech and Defense Giants

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Chinese President, Xi Jinping has been planning to give a befitting reply to the US president’s step to raise tariffs to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods imports. Xi Jinping, along with its vice Premier Liu He, visited the factory of JL MAG Rare-Earth in Ganzhou city in eastern China. He inquired about the production process as well as the operations at JL MAG Rare-Earth, which specializes in magnetic rare-earth elements.

China, which is the highest producer of rare-earth elements, accounts for supplying about 90% of global production to the world. And the US has been dependent on the country for 80% of rare earth imports. There are many magnet companies in China which have been popular for supplying radial ring magnets and also custom magnets bulk orders. The US president Donal Trump raised the tariff on $200 billion Chinese imports from 10% to 25%. However, he didn’t impose any tariff on Chinese imports of rare-earth metals as the US depends on Chinese rare-earth elements industry for its tech and defense giants. Post Donald Trump’s move to raise the tariff, this is Xi Jinping’s first visit to JL MAG Rare-Earth factory.

Xi Jinping’s visit to the country’s rare-earths hints that the Chinese President is planning to give a setback to the US president by crippling the US tech and military giants. The year-long trade war between the US and China is the reason for Xi Jinping’s this move. About 17 rare metals which Chinese produce contribute to the development of the US’s tech, manufacturing, and military sector. All these rare earth metals including magnets are used in the production of a variety of products in the US. Some of the products are batteries, flame retardants, smartphones, electric cars, fighter jets, and so on.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe. 

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.

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