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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports of some goods, mirroring its actions with medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, per Reuters
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Analysis Summary
This is verified—Reuters reported on April 14 that Treasury Secretary Bessent made exactly this statement about China during the Middle East war. The claim about China restricting medical exports during COVID-19 is historically accurate, though the tweet presents it as context rather than a new claim. The post simply attributes the statement to Bessent without adding opinion, so it's straightforward reporting.
Claims Analysis (2)
“US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports of some goods”
Reuters reported Bessent's statement on April 14, 2026 about China hoarding oil during Middle East war.
“China mirrored its actions with medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic”
China did restrict medical exports during COVID-19, though the comparison's precision depends on specific goods and timeframes.
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