China’s oil-import surge seen shielding economy with 120-day buffer
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-03-10 22:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, Energy, Economy & Finance, China, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Crude volumes rose sharply in January and February as Beijing amassed reserves, pre-empting Mideast risks, and analysts say it provides a strong buffer for global supply disruptions
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