Iran war tests Xi Jinping’s plan to build China’s stockpiles
Beijing has driven major increase in strategic commodity inventories but their scale remains unclear
Beijing has driven major increase in strategic commodity inventories but their scale remains unclear

Despite China being a huge oil importer, US mismanagement will give Beijing the upper hand in upcoming talks

Ample oil reserves and renewables growth make manufacturing sector more resilient than rivals

Beijing’s industrial prowess positions it for economic and diplomatic gains

Energy, chemicals and helium supply under pressure despite Beijing’s push to build up economic security

Beijing warns of geopolitical risks even as key indicators show growth

Rising prices risk deepening the country’s deflationary trap rather than providing any escape from it