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Why an Australia-US Rare Earth Deal Sparked Backlash in Malaysia
A rare earth agreement between Australia and the U.S. has triggered significant backlash in Malaysia, highlighting growing tensions over resource nationalism and environmental concerns in Southeast Asia.
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