India, China seen better placed for Hormuz disruptions
In short
George Yeo said India and China are better able to cope if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. He pointed to their diverse oil supplies and stockpiles, and said India may keep buying Russian oil even if the US pushes back.
The point is that both countries may have more room to manage an energy shock. It is still not clear if any new policy change will follow.
What the reporting says
George Yeo said India and China are better positioned to handle disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, citing diverse energy sourcing and stockpiling. The former Singapore foreign minister also said India is likely to keep buying Russian oil despite possible US pressure and urged India to use open sources from China to build technology capabilities. The immediate consequence is a case for pragmatic India-China economic ties; no policy decision was reported.
Why it matters
George Yeo said India and China are better equipped to deal with a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz because they have varied energy sources and stockpiles. He also said India is likely to continue buying Russian oil despite possible US pressure, and urged a pragmatic India-China economic approach. The reporting does not state any official policy response or timing.