Readying for war or being prepared for crises? China’s stockpiling of resources raises eyebrows and questions

Payne Institute Fellow Gregory Wischer contributes to this article about how while China’s stockpiles are a tightly guarded state secret, analysts CNA spoke to agree that a heightened degree of resource amassing is being carried out, citing recent news reports. Grain, oil, copper, cobalt and iron ore are some of the key resources and minerals China has recently been amassing, in an alleged pattern of behaviour that has blared red for some observers and rival superpower the United States.  July 18, 2024.