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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 29 MIN

How China is Destroying the Middle East's Oil Monopoly

from Thought Behind Things · host Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi

In this episode of "Dil Ki Baat," we dive deep into the geopolitical shift of Cold War 2.0 and how energy supply chains are reshaping the entire world. With China controlling 80% of the solar supply chain and 77% of lithium-ion battery production, the traditional dominance of oil-rich Middle Eastern countries is under massive threat.We discuss the revolutionary new sodium-ion battery technology announced by CATL, which boasts a 40-year lifespan, 15,000 charging cycles, and requires a fraction of the cost of lithium-ion, threatening to completely decentralize energy markets. Finally, we explore what this transition means for developing nations like Pakistan, warning against outdated investments like the $10 Billion Saudi refinery, and questioning whether the region should align with Western fossil fuel dependencies or China's renewable energy future.My Instagram: https://instagram.com/muzamilhasanMy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/

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