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China oil imports
December 12, 2020
Tracing the Chinese Footprints in Kazakhstan’s Oil and Gas Industry
By Niva Yau
In Beijing’s pursuit of shifting its trade and energy dependencies from sea to land, Nur-Sultan is a necessary partner.
January 27, 2020
Kazakhstan Halts Sale of Contaminated Oil to China
By Paolo Sorbello
Tests revealed the presence of dangerous chemicals in oil pumped from the Aktobe region and destined for to China.
April 25, 2019
Although Unhappy With US Sanctions on Iran, China Won’t Fall Out With Washington
By Charlotte Gao
The White House vows to bring Iran’s oil exports to zero and China is Iran’s largest crude oil customer.
February 16, 2019
China in the Middle East: Past, Present, and Future
By Nicholas Lyall
Tracing the recent history and trajectory of China’s presence in the Middle East.
November 09, 2017
What the Saudi Shake up Means for China
By Wang Mouzhou
The success or failure of Saudi Arabia's reform campaign will have huge ramifications for China.
January 14, 2017
Deconstructing China’s Energy Security Strategy
By Samir Tata
"The United States should not underestimate China’s ability to achieve energy security within the next two decades."
September 02, 2016
China and Saudi Arabia: A New Alliance?
By Wang Jin
China-Saudi Arabia ties are seeing more political-military cooperation, but oil continues to dominate.
January 14, 2016
Revealed: China's Blueprint for Building Middle East Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
The first "Arab Policy Paper" provides Beijing's official vision for China-Middle East relations.
January 08, 2016
China's Stake in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Clash
By Shannon Tiezzi
China sends an envoy to Riyadh and Tehran to discuss the latest flare-up in tensions.
December 23, 2015
China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the development of ties, the relationship remains largely founded on Iraqi oil and gas.
April 08, 2015
China's Already Preparing for a Post-Sanctions Iran
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is ready to capitalize on any sanctions relief that comes with a final Iran deal.
July 23, 2014
Can China Engage Meaningfully on Iraq?
By Michal Meidan
Instability in Iraq has serious implications for China, but does it have the ability to forge a proactive policy?
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