Japan turns to Chinese petrochemicals amid naphtha crunch
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-29 07:55 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Economy & Finance, China, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
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