China is pressuring Iran to prevent disruptions in oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. This was stated by executives of major gas companies, according to Bloomberg. They said Beijing insists that Tehran refrain from attacks on tankers and energy infrastructure in the region.
Sources reported that Chinese energy importers were made to understand that the authorities of the People's Republic of China are striving to ensure free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz - a key route for the export of oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf countries. Government officials are allegedly pressuring their Iranian counterparts to guarantee the safety of shipments and uninterrupted fuel supplies.
Particular concern is raised by Qatar, which supplies about one-fifth of the global LNG market. Following an attack by an Iranian drone, Doha suspended production at Ras Laffan - the world's largest liquefied gas export terminal. This is the first complete shutdown of the facility in nearly 30 years.
China remains the main buyer of Iranian oil, providing the country with crucial economic support. However, Beijing is also significantly dependent on supplies from other Gulf states. According to sources, Qatar accounts for about 30% of China's LNG imports, making the stability of routes through Hormuz strategically important for the PRC.
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