China talks up oil sufficiency as Trump seeks Beijing's help on securing Hormuz energy route
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-16 17:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, China, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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BEIJING — China on Monday stressed that it had enough energy resources as the Iran war restricts oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Beijing to help secure the critical waterway.
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