Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch
🔴 Tension RisingSouth China Morning Post2026-05-15
Amidst the Iran war crunch, Australia is sending a trade minister to China to secure fuel supplies. This move follows China's tightened jet fuel exports, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers. The visit underscores a strategy to diversify fuel sources and bolster national reserves in the Asia-Pacific region.