How the Middle East war plays into China's hands | Alan Kohler | ABC NEWS

Global markets reel as conflict rages in the Middle East, yet China's strategic foresight could turn a crisis into an advantage. ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler reveals how Beijing's early drive towards renewable energy and electrification is now paying off.

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