China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy
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China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy

April 21, 2026
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Beijing is putting its power strategy under the microscope as China navigates the impact of a shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that risks becoming a long-term economic liability. Calling energy security a pillar of national stability, Premier Li Qiang on Monday convened a high-level study session of the State Council, China’s Cabinet, according to Xinhua.

China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy

The meeting, focused on coordinating energy security and the sector’s transformation, was the latest in a series of policy discussions...

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