China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:48:35 UTC.

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