Iran War

How Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt China’s Oil Supply and Economy

Tensions near the Strait of Hormuz threaten shipping routes vital to China’s oil imports, exposing risks to its economy and manufacturing sector.
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How Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt China’s Oil Supply and Economy
An aerial view shows a crude oil tanker at an oil terminal off Waidiao island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China, on Jan. 4, 2023. China Daily via Reuters
Sean Tseng
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U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran have hit global energy markets, triggering disruptions in shipping and oil supply that could hit China especially hard as the world’s largest oil importer.

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Sean Tseng
Sean Tseng
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Sean Tseng is a Canada-based reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S.–China relations, CCP politics, trade policy, and emerging technologies including AI and defense. He holds a BASc in mechanical engineering from the University of British Columbia.