Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China

Core Viewpoint - The proposed merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore may necessitate asset divestitures to obtain regulatory approval from China, which has ongoing concerns regarding resource security [1] Group 1: Regulatory Concerns - China, as a major commodity buyer, has expressed longstanding worries about resource security, which could impact the merger's approval process [1]