
E133: China’s Energy Problem w/ Samo Burja
"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg
China's Energy Strategy: Balancing Growth and Independence
This chapter analyzes China's energy strategy, focusing on its dual approach of increasing domestic oil production while relying on imports. It examines the implications of China's oil dependence amid geopolitical tensions and critiques its lack of solid alliances with oil-exporting nations. The discussion highlights the importance of energy self-sufficiency for China's long-term resilience against potential conflicts.
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