China’s Politburo steps up response as Iran war shocks reverberate around world

China's Politburo, a key decision-making body led by President Xi Jinping, convened on Tuesday to address the global economic repercussions of the US-Iran conflict. The group pledged a comprehensive strategy to mitigate external shocks and ensure China's energy security. A central focus of the meeting was the imperative to enhance domestic technological self-reliance and strengthen control over industrial supply chains. To achieve these goals, China plans to accelerate the development of critical infrastructure, including water, power, and computing facilities, and expedite the commencement of significant new projects. This response aims to bolster the nation's resilience against international instability.