China’s crackdown on fuel and fertiliser exports spurs supply fears
Beijing is trying to preserve its own stockpiles by limiting sales
Beijing is trying to preserve its own stockpiles by limiting sales

Beijing signals relaxation of export ban imposed at start of Iran conflict

Data suggests shipments of refined fuels are not picking up in blow to Asian economies starved of supplies by Iran war

Rising fuel prices and tech imports spur surge in imports

Beijing’s export offensive could be more destabilising than Trump’s tariffs

Tripling of restrictions in past five years underlines Beijing’s sway over crucial supply chains

Deflationary pressures ease as AI-related spending rises and Beijing clamps down on overcapacity