Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged rapid planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard national energy security. The call comes as the Iran war triggers global energy shocks, highlighting the need for diversification. Hydropower, ecological protection, and orderly nuclear power expansion are key priorities for China’s energy strategy. Xi emphasized the importance […]
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China focuses on energy security, diplomacy amid Middle East crisis
China has expressed strong condemnation of Israeli-US strikes on Iran but will prioritize energy security and diplomatic relations over direct military support, analysts say, despite the attacks affecting its oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz. Strategic stockpiles and careful planning allow Beijing to endure short-term supply disruptions while maintaining its broader foreign policy goals. […]