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China Urges Dialogue to Safeguard Energy Amid Iran Conflict

3/7/2026

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China Advocates Dialogue

China calls for restraint and dialogue amid Iran's conflict, stressing energy security.
China and Iran maintain a pragmatic relationship under a comprehensive strategic partnership with oil imports.
In 2025, Iran supplied China an average of 1.38 million barrels per day of crude oil, often discounted.
Instability in Iran risks China’s energy supply and could disrupt shipping routes.
China seeks energy self-reliance and renewables to reduce fossil-fuel dependence.

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US-Israel Strikes Escalate

US-Israeli military strikes on Iran escalated tensions in the Middle East and impacted global energy markets.
The operation targeted key Iranian sites and leaders, prompting retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz, where about 20% of the world's oil flows, could see disrupted shipments.
China relies on Iranian crude, which accounts for nearly 90% of Iran's exports, forcing Beijing to seek higher-cost alternatives.

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China Advocates Dialogue

China calls for restraint and dialogue amid Iran's conflict, stressing energy security.
China and Iran maintain a pragmatic relationship under a comprehensive strategic partnership with oil imports.
In 2025, Iran supplied China an average of 1.38 million barrels per day of crude oil, often discounted.
Instability in Iran risks China’s energy supply and could disrupt shipping routes.
China seeks energy self-reliance and renewables to reduce fossil-fuel dependence.

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