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As war disrupts Gulf oil routes, China faces rising energy risks. Could this deepen tensions with the US?
Published On 13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026
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China is more affected than any country outside the Gulf by the US-Israel war due to its energy reliance on Iran. But as the war reshapes global trade and alliances, it also stands to benefit. As Donald Trump prepares for a rare visit to Beijing, could this crisis reshape the balance of power?
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Katrina Yu (@Katmyu), Al Jazeera Correspondent
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This episode was produced by David Enders, Sari el-Khalili and Chloe K Li, with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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