HONG KONG/TOKYO -- The Israel-Iran war has unleashed shock waves worldwide, and has raised several pressing questions for China on energy security, its own influence in the Middle East and the new realities of drone warfare.
Middle East crisis
Israel-Iran war poses questions for China on energy and diplomacy
Oil volatility rattles Beijing while drone drama adds new layer to strategic calculations
The fate of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the energy trade, is a key consideration for China as it urges de-escalation in the Israel-Iran war. (Nikkei montage / Reuters photo)
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