Why China Refuses to Stop Buying Iranian Oil Despite US Sanctions 2026 | Bob knows #news

Why does China keep buying Iranian oil, openly defying US sanctions in 2026? This isn't just about cheap crude—it's a strategic chess move reshaping global power.

In this video, we break down:
🇨🇳 Energy Security & Strategic Reserves – Over 1.2 billion barrels built from sanctioned oil
☕ Tea with a Twist – How China's "teapot refineries" bypass sanctions
💵 The Yuan Card – The secret payment system bypassing the US dollar
🇺🇸🇨🇳 The Defiance – China activates its first-ever "blocking order"
🛢️ Geopolitical Gambit – Deepening Iran ties while balancing US relations

China faces a harsh reality: up to 17% of its total oil imports come from sanctioned nations. And as Iran diversifies its oil export routes through a new "Steel Route" railway, the game is far from over.

💬 What do you think? Will China's defiance trigger a new trade war, or is this just business as usual? Comment below!

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