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China has continued buying from the Gulf and increased purchases from Russia, but it has largely chosen not to replace all the supplies lost through the Strait of Hormuz.
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China continued buying oil from the Gulf and increased purchases from Russia, but largely chose not to replace all supplies lost through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Agnes Chang and River Akira Davis
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News Article
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Russia China Energy Oil Gulf Countries
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM (1 week ago)

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How Asia Has Survived the Energy Crisis
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https://nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/29/business/iran-war-hormuz-asia-oil-gas.html

Despite the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Asia has largely avoided severe energy shortages by finding new suppliers, drawing on reserves, and reducing demand. The crisis highlighted the region's resilience and its heavy dependence on Middle Eastern energy.

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