China & OPEC
20 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated May 12, 2026
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International
China: China is concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global trade, with its UN ambassador urging for the strait's reopening and indicating it will be a key topic in upcoming talks with Donald Trump.
OPEC: OPEC and OPEC+ are negatively impacted by the United Arab Emirates' decision to quit, exposing discord among Gulf nations and potentially affecting global oil market stability.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
China: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, indicating its role as a potential mediator due to its close economic and political ties with Iran.
OPEC: OPEC is losing its third-largest producer, United Arab Emirates, which will weaken its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
China: China is being leaned on by Donald Trump to use its influence to push Iran toward a deal with the United States. It is also a recipient of Iranian oil, leading to new sanctions from the United States on entities helping Iran ship oil to China.
OPEC: OPEC oil output dropped to its lowest in more than two decades in April, as disruption caused by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced oil producers to cut exports.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
International
China: China is involved as the US imposed sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China, and its President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump.
OPEC: OPEC oil output fell to its lowest level in over two decades in April due to disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, indicating reduced supply.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: The United States imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies helping Iran ship oil to China, and Donald Trump is expected to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
OPEC: OPEC oil output dropped to its lowest in more than two decades in April due to disruptions caused by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply.
May 11, 2026 · 22 articles
International
China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
OPEC: OPEC, of which Iran is a member, could see reduced crude exports from Iran due to the United States blockade, although Iran may sustain production by storing oil.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
China: China is one of the three main source countries for emergency supplies for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipping rates from China have increased by nearly 18%.
OPEC: The OPEC is affected by the United Arab Emirates' decision to quit the group, which will complicate efforts to balance the oil market through supply adjustments.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
International
China: Traders are looking to China for a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, where discussions about Iran are expected.
OPEC: OPEC lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting its ability to deliver on output increases.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is hosting talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart, with Donald Trump also expected to visit, indicating its role in potential diplomatic efforts.
OPEC: OPEC and its allies, known as OPEC+, announced they would raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June for seven members, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
China: China's 'teapot refineries' were warned by the United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control about sanctions risks for importing Iranian oil.
OPEC: OPEC suffered a blow with the departure of the United Arab Emirates, impacting its ability to control oil production and prices.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
International
OPEC: Iran is a member of OPEC, and the tariffs could indirectly affect the global oil market, though OPEC's direct role in this event is minimal.
Jan 12, 2026 · 8 articles
International
OPEC: Venezuela is a member of OPEC, and the United States' actions to control its oil flows could have implications for the group's dynamics.
Jan 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
OPEC: OPEC agreed to a modest oil output boost for April, but this is largely insufficient to offset the supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
OPEC: OPEC Plus announced an increase in oil production to mitigate the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil prices.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
OPEC: OPEC+ agreed to a modest output increase of 206,000 bpd, which is insufficient to offset potential supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Feb 28, 2026 · 35 articles
International
OPEC: OPEC+ countries announced an increase in crude production by 206,000 barrels per day in April to mitigate supply concerns arising from the conflict.
Mar 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
OPEC: OPEC+ agreed to lift oil output quotas, but the impact is limited as key members cannot boost production due to strait closures, indicating the severity of supply disruptions.
Apr 06, 2026 · 33 articles
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