Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, China, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability
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