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October 19, 2015

China To Continue Expanding Its Influence In The Oil And Gas Sector
London, UK (SPX) Oct 15, 2015
Since 2009, China has been taking a much more active role in its pursuit of international oil contracts. In 2009, for the first time, Saudi Arabia exported more of its oil to China than it did to the U.S. China also made large investments in Saudi Arabia's oil refining industry as well. But China's oil investments didn't stop there; they also pursued oil producing Canadian assets in 2011-12. When it comes to Chinese energy industry, there are three major state owned companies. One is called China ... read more

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