Rare earth element cubes stacked in front of Chinese national flag

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 26: In this photo illustration, metal cubes representing rare earth elements including Scandium (Sc), Yttrium (Y), Neodymium (Nd), Lanthanum (La), and othersare stacked in a stepped formation in front of the national flag of China, with each cube marked with its chemical symbol, atomic number, and atomic weight, on July 26, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)