The US has sanctioned China’s Hengli Petrochemical, raising fresh fears across West Asia and the wider petrochemical market. While the target is a major refiner, the real concern is downstream disruption—affecting manufacturers that rely on key chemical and plastics feedstocks. Hengli denies allegations, and Beijing says it will protect its firms, escalating already tense global economic pressures.
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