In the wake of APPEC 2025, China's evolving oil demand and the impact on global shipping markets are in the spotlight. With China's oil consumption slowing and India's robust demand outlook, the intricate balance of these factors has major implications for global energy supply chains.

Asia energy editor Sambit Mohanty sits down with head of China content Alice Niu and head of Asia shipping and freight pricing Pradeep Rajan. The team discusses how geopolitical tensions and strategic stockpiling are reshaping trade dynamics in Asia.