China widens oil purchases to extend influence from US to Iran
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-13 08:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Asia, Iran, Energy, China, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Asia Pacific
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An oil terminal in Texas, a state serving as a major U.S. energy export hub. Reports say 15 tankers departed the U.S. for China in April. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanafusa)
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