From Hormuz to renewables: Inside China’s race for energy security

Amidst the US-Iran conflict, China is bolstering its energy security by expanding strategic reserves, increasing LNG imports, and signing long-term oil agreements, reflecting heightened concerns about instability in the Strait of Hormuz. China is simultaneously investing heavily in renewable energy while also increasing coal consumption and building new nuclear reactors, aiming to diversify its energy sources and mitigate the ‘Malacca dilemma’. This strategy demonstrates China’s efforts to navigate global energy market volatility and secure long-term energy supplies.