BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Thursday presented plans to accelerate its transition to green technologies and boost production of critical raw materials, aiming to reduce its dependence on countries such as China.
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The European Union is aiming to reduce its dependence on imports of critical raw materials from countries such as China. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Thursday presented plans to accelerate its transition to green technologies and boost production of critical raw materials, aiming to reduce its dependence on countries such as China.