From Belt and Road to belt tightening: China's neighbours get cold shoulder on energy
China's neighbors in Southeast Asia are seeking help with energy security due to export bans on fertilizers and fuel. China, however, is prioritizing its own economy and has only offered vague statements, with analysts expecting little to no substantive assistance from Beijing.
China is facing pressure from its neighbors to deliver on pledges of closer energy security cooperation. The country has banned exports of fertilizers and fuel, affecting many countries in Asia, including Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Australia. These countries are now seeking alternative sources, such as Russia. China is prioritizing its own economy, and analysts expect it to stick to its playbook of imposing broad curbs on energy exports before selectively resuming trade. The country's focus on insulating its economy from global growth is taking precedence over regional cooperation. China's neighbors are looking for replacements, but Beijing is unlikely to offer meaningful support.
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