文档介绍：China'S Oil about Foreign policy Implications Introduction
arpower) will presumably continue o play a subordinate roleinChina'S
What will be the major challenges for the evolving Chinese oil strategy?
In 1993, China became importer of Oil, and according to most estimates, its
po-s, willcontinue tO grow in the decade e. These imports, whatever the final
[umes may be, will greatlyinfluence the trajectories ofthe global energy, Wade, and
ancial flows in the nearture, ad will haVesignificant security and foreign policy
This essay's analysis will focus on th
t's oil demand relative to its production?Could it be
~ciem with regard to 0il production?How is this issue addressed by Chinese
2. What will be the major challenges for the evolving Chinese oil strategy?What security
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hinese government face. Which of the altemate 0i 1 suppliers
3. Based on these choices, what might be th
ey tendencies, links and corm adictions could
hina'S future political and economi
Icumsta]nces. one thing IS evident: whatever the pace of economic development may be,
hina Inust address itsrapldly growmg demand for natural energy and resources. Od will be a
e top of this list. ThoughChinao energy mix will continue to be based on coal, with oi
:counting for onlyabout 20--25 %of its0Verall primary energy consumption, the supply o
is strategic fuel will remain of critical importanceto China