EconomyGlobal Times (环球时报)
China's Energy Security Strategy Passes 'Stress Test' Amid 2026 Middle East Crisis
刘旭：全球能源安全“大考”，中国给答案
A commentary in the Global Times argues that China's response to the 2026 US-Israel-Iran military conflict—slashing crude oil imports by roughly 40% while maintaining stable domestic supply and economic growth—demonstrated the success of its long-term energy security strategy. The piece frames this as a 'stress test' that China passed, helping to stabilize global oil prices.
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The article, authored by a Renmin University researcher, presents China's actions as a model of proactive, rational governance.
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