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world Scmp World 2026-03-31

China Could Gain Political Leverage from Global Fertiliser Shortages

A spike in fertiliser prices due to the US-Israel war on Iran could give China greater influence over countries in dispute with Beijing, though exports are unlikely to be weaponised.

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