The latest Middle East tensions sheds light on how the world's three largest oil consumers have taken different approaches to energy, with global consequences.

The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East.

China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran rages, while striking a conciliatory tone towards the United States ahead of a highly anticipated summit between its two leaders.

SINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - China's Wanhua Chemical has declared force majeure on supplies to its Middle East customers, a company representative said on Monday. The force majeure - a provision in a contract that relieves parties from their obligations because of an extraordinary event - came into effect on March 7,

China will send Special Envoy Zhai Jun to the Middle East to promote de-escalation amid the ongoing conflict. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing believes dialogue, not force, is the only solution to resolve disputes in the region.

China’s central bank bought more gold in February, extending its streak of purchasing to 16 months, as bullion climbs amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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