China Focuses on Energy Security Amid Iran Conflict
Beijing is strengthening energy reserves and technological self-reliance as the regional conflict impacts global trade. Officials aim to maintain growth targets.
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China's top leadership has committed to bolstering energy security and accelerating technological self-sufficiency as the domestic economy begins to feel the ripple effects of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. While the world's second-largest economy reported a 5.0% growth rate in the first quarter, meeting the upper end of its annual target, the Politburo warned of mounting external pressures.
