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Imported crude oil is unloaded at an oil terminal at Qingdao Port in Shandong province on April 22, 2026. Photo: VCG
Commentary: Who Really Pays for the Strait of Hormuz Blockade?
The February 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict has exposed fatal flaws in global energy security — and revealed why China is weathering the storm better than the West
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Hormuz blockade cuts 30% oil, prices surge $130-$170/bbl. Japan (35.5% Mideast oil) faces acute shock; China's coal-heavy energy shields it. Energy security now determines competitive advantage. Tech leaders face divergent cost inflation and operational risk by region, reshaping budget forecasts.
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