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news Scmp World 2026-05-21

China's Xinjiang Coal Replaces Middle East Oil Amid Global Supply Disruptions

China is increasingly using coal from Xinjiang to replace Middle Eastern oil amidst global supply chain issues caused by the war in Iran. This shift leverages China's coal-chemical sector to mitigate oil shocks.

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