China's economy slows as Iran war drives up oil prices

9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27

Car sales in China fell in March and dropped further in April, while southern toy factories saw worker protests after closures linked to rising plastic costs.
Restaurants and hotels are experiencing fewer customers as cautious households cut spending, and export sectors are suffering from higher energy costs and ongoing US tariffs.
Despite large oil reserves and investments in renewables, China is now feeling the global economic strain from the prolonged Iran conflict, raising doubts about meeting its 4.5% growth target.

Is the Iran war the real cause of China's slowdown, or a trigger for pre-existing economic problems?

As China's economy falters from high energy prices, what does this mean for global consumer brands?

Can China's green technology boom offset the damage from the historic Middle East energy crisis?

With the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked, how effective are emergency oil reserves in stabilizing the global economy?

Why is China boosting fossil fuel use while also championing a global green energy transition?

Has the weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz permanently altered global energy security strategy?