Politburo urges proactive fiscal support, energy security as oil refiners cut output
China has pledged more “forceful” measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence amid mounting economic headwinds. © Reuters
TOKYO/SHANGHAI — China’s top leadership on Tuesday pledged to take more “forceful” measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence, as the country faces economic headwinds from the protracted U.S.-Iran standoff in the Middle East.