Jiang argues that China's dependence on Middle Eastern oil and prior infrastructure investments leave it in short-term trouble after Hormuz and the Middle East war, forcing it to accept American LNG purchases.
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Jiang argues that China's dependence on Middle Eastern oil and prior infrastructure investments leave it in short-term trouble after Hormuz and the Middle East war, forcing it to accept American LNG purchases.
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"It was the US Navy that guaranteed the protection of Chinese trade. And it never occurred to Chinese policy makers that one day, one..."
"...is that China will become a major purchaser of America, American LNG. China has absolutely no choice in the matter. Okay. Absolutely no choice...."
"...deal with America. And in this deal, China will buy American LNG. How would you perceive such a deal? And this is just a..."
"...soars. The American economy soars because the world is dependent on LNG from the United States. The reality is that it's possible that Trump..."
"...right now, so no more oil, no more energy, no more LNG from the Middle East. So you might go to Angola, but this..."
"...East Asia to depend more on North American resources, right? So LNG from America. And you can do that by sabotaging the economies of..."
"...you are the only supplier of energy, of oil and gas, LNG, they have absolutely no choice but to sell their gold and buy..."
"...seeing seven major shortages. Okay. So yes, we know oil and LNG are being stopped. Okay. But actually the problem is much worse because..."
"...is Qatar. Okay, so Qatar provides 20 % of the world's LNG. And this is a major escalation. And again, as I pointed out..."
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