As US-Iran war threatens global energy markets, will China speed up its green transition?
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The US-Iran war is threatening global energy markets, with China's oil supplies potentially disrupted by military interventions. Analysts say that geopolitical tensions could accelerate Beijing's transition away from fossil fuels. The current turmoil has reinforced China's emphasis on linking energy security to the green transition. China's energy system remains relatively resilient despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. The US-Israeli air strikes on Iran have led to Tehran closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global crude and LNG flows. This disruption, combined with Qatar's halted LNG production and Saudi Arabia's oil refinery shutdown, has sent prices soaring.
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