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China Boosts Oil Reserves Amid Middle East Conflict

4/7/2026

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  • The war in the Middle East surprised China, the largest oil buyer.
  • China stockpiled oil to prepare for crises.
  • China pursued renewable energy to reduce demand for refined oil products.
  • The Communist Party of China (CPC) views industrial strength as vital for national security and has intensified policies to bolster local industries, strengthening China's global resource dominance.