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China’s energy market: oil, gas, investment and security
China’s oil and gas imports, stockpiles, refining, overseas investment and the energy transition.
China is the world’s largest crude oil importer and one of the biggest buyers of LNG. Its import strategy, strategic stockpiles, refining policy and overseas investments shape trade flows and prices across Asia and beyond.
Our analysis follows China’s energy security policy, demand trends, investments at home and abroad, and the rapid build-out of renewable and nuclear power. Each article includes a short summary and hashtags in Chinese.
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