US wants to decouple military supplies from China – but can it?

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The US wants to decouple its military supplies from China due to worsening relations, but it faces challenges. China plays a central role in the global economy as a leading producer of materials and components used in weapons. China's dominance in the global supply chain means that removing all made-in-China parts and components would have chaotic consequences for arms manufacturers worldwide. China's control over rare earth materials, gallium, and other critical minerals used in military technologies poses a significant challenge. The US government is making efforts to relocate production from China to friendlier countries and reduce vulnerabilities in the supply chain. China, on the other hand, faces vulnerabilities in the semiconductor chip industry, as it imports nearly half of the world's chips, many of which come from Taiwan. The US defense supply chain already has reasons to avoid Chinese components, but achieving complete military decoupling is a complex task.

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