Energy
May 12, 2026
Washington is unlikely to persuade Beijing to yield to its demand of stopping Iranian oil purchases, an economic lifeline for Tehran the US desperately seeks to sever, analysts say.
The purchase of Iranian oil and the security of global energy flows and commodities through the Strait of Hormuz will dominate discussions during US President Donald Trump’s two-day visit to China from May 14.
Though the US scrutiny of Beijing’s conduct will be intense, Mr Trump is unlikely to walk away with a win on stemming the flow of Iranian crude to Chinese ports from the presidential summit.
