# How China’s oil majors helped Beijing prepare for an energy crisis

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- Reuters, 2026-09-11 10:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/how-chinas-oil-majors-helped-beijing-prepare-an-energy-crisis-2026-09-11/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa3d13a51db2900010ee186

> China’s state-owned oil companies have led Beijing’s growing emphasis on energy security over the past decade. Their investments have helped cushion the impact of the Strait of Hormuz’s closure.