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China managed the energy crisis during the Iran war by cutting crude imports, restricting exports, and using domestic inventories.
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What
China managed the energy crisis during the Iran war by cutting crude imports, restricting exports, and using domestic inventories.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:37 GMT · 3h 15m ago
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Why
To signal independence from international energy dynamics and alter the balance of power in global oil markets.
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China's strategy shifted its role from a price taker to a price maker in global oil markets, altering the balance of power.
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