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And in the early months of the war, it flexed that power by cutting off supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel to neighboring countries.
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China cut off supplies of jet fuel, gasoline, and diesel to neighboring countries in the early months of the war with Iran.
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{
    "event": "War with Iran",
    "country": "China"
}
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Geopolitics China Iran Energy
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM (3 weeks ago)

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China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/energy-environment/china-oil-iran-war.html

The war with Iran revealed China's surprising geopolitical power in the energy sector, transforming its oil import vulnerability into strength. By stockpiling oil and building refining capacity, China can now influence global prices and fuel supplies. This shift has significant implications for international energy dynamics and China's foreign policy.

China Oil Energy Security Geopolitics Iran War Global Economy Refined Fuels OPEC

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