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China’s ‘Teapot’ Refineries Mitigate Impact of Iran War Oil Crisis
The article highlights China's strategic adaptation to geopolitical pressures, indicating a stable response to sanctions and supply crises.
China is leveraging small independent refineries, known as 'teapot' refineries, to continue importing oil from Iran despite ongoing conflicts. This strategy allows China to circumvent sanctions and maintain its energy supply amidst geopolitical tensions related to Iran.
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