With both sides at the unwinnable stalemate stage, there’s every reason to think the Middle East War could drag on until 2027 or '28. China has long been preparing for the day it might need to get by with restricted oil supplies, hence its prioritization of renewables/EVs on national security grounds.
The knock on effects of this will be to also speed further Chinese EV tech development. This will set up a virtuous cycle where EVs (already superior to combustion cars) get even better, and cheaper, and reduce global oil demand even more.
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions fall in Q2 2026 due to plummeting oil use
I agree with most you say. If you look at the official government calendar and see how many heads of state, have visited China in the last 6 months, it is mind-blowing. Almost every single world leader and lesser known countries have paid a visit. Especially leaders from African countries have received a more elaborate welcome than that orange sack of shit.
The move of China to soft power from the prior sabre rattling is something to behold.
China always plays the long game and have backup plans for their backup plans. Something western government either don’t or refuse to understand. Like the whole chip van thing. Now Xiaomi released their new flagship phone, Xiaomi 18 and it uses their own Ring O3 3nm which has the highest antutu score.
People in general completely underestimate the tenacity of the Chinese people.
In regards to the energy usage and reliance on oil, read this article.
https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@cryptoandcoffee/china-invested-1-trillion-on-renewable-energy-last-year-dqc