China is on a mission to replace the USA as the dominate world power. Did you read about how 2 Chinese military ships crossed the bow of the Cowpins in international waters? Also the percentage of world trade settling in Chinese currency has more then doubled in the last 5 years. Singapore to become 2nd Trade Hub after HK
We, as in the USA, need to our strategic sources/reserves of rare earth AND other commodities in order real fast.
FLPC is perfectly in "the right place at the right time." with their biz plan.