China's coal conversion boom underpins security in Iran war's shadow
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-21 14:24 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, China, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Driverless trucks carry coal at a mine in Hulunbuir, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in May 2025. Conversion of coal to gas and chemicals is seen as a way to foster higher-value industries in inland regions. (China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)
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