An Iranian-flagged cargo ship seized by U.S. forces had recently visited Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny by officials.

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China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far.

For more than a decade, leader Xi Jinping has overseen a transformation within the Chinese economy with one aim: making it energy-secure.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A military band performs at the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People on March 4, 2026, in Beijing.

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Iran's top negotiator posted his message after Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz - including the Epaminondas, pictured above.