China appears to be building 'leverage' to use against foreign entities

China appears to be building up a new "leverage point" against foreign nations as it cracks down on rare earths hoarding.Foreign companies purchasing rare earths from China are reportedly being warned against stockpiling them, according to the Financial Times, which cited two people familiar with the matter. China is reportedly threatening buyers with more supply restrictions.APPLE BACKS TRUMP RARE EARTH MINERALS PUSH, INVESTS $500M IN US MINEOne person familiar with the matter told the Financial Times that China "is telling companies they cannot go out and build huge inventories in rare earth