Russia, China and crude oil

China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia reach new high in 2024
China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia were up 1% in 2024 to a record high versus 2023, while purchases from Saudi Arabia dropped 9%, data showed on Monday, as refiners chased discounted Russian supplies to cope with weakened margins.
Chinese Crude Oil Imports From Russia Rose to a Record High in 2024
China's crude oil imports from Russia hit a record high in 2024, while imports from Saudi Arabia declined, reflecting a shift in China's sourcing strategy amid geopolitical tensions and sanctions.
Russia tops China’s crude oil suppliers in 2024
China’s crude oil imports from its largest supplier, Russia, surged to record levels in 2024, while imports from Saudi Arabia declined. Accordi
China’s Russian Oil Imports Hit New Record High in 2024
China increased its crude oil imports from Russia by 1% in 2024, reaching 108.5 million metric tons, while imports from Saudi Arabia saw a 9% decrease.
China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports
China, the world's top coal importer, bought less Russian coal in 2024 while increasing purchases from other key suppliers, led by Australia, during a record year for coal imports, customs data showed on Monday.
China imports record amount of Russian crude oil in 2024, Reuters reports
Imports of Russian crude oil to China reached a record high in 2024, rising by 1% compared to 2023, Reuters reported on Jan. 20. The Russian fossil fuel industry is the primary economic driver of Moscow's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia Considers Jets From Russia, China, Turkey As U.S. Develops Cold Feet Over F-35 Deal
U.S. ally Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering purchasing fighter jets from Russia, China and Turkey after Washington ...
Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to ...
Russia says it will help Vietnam become a 'partner country' in the BRICS bloc of developing nations
Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.” ...
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How Saudi Arabia became the world’s plastic cheerleader
The rich oil state has built a team of silver-tongued U.N. negotiators with a simple mandate: keep plastic production growing ...
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Saudi Arabia presses Florida man to give up U.S. citizenship over critical tweets, family says
The exit ban against Almadi in Saudi Arabia, and similar practices against dual nationals by China, are aimed less at ...
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Saudi Arabia demands American give up citizenship to reunite with family
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a dual US-Saudi national, is banned from exiting the kingdom unless he renounces his US citizenship, his ...
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Top sponsor of war against Ukraine purchases record volume of Russian oil
China increased its crude oil imports from Russia by 1% in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching a record level. Imports from Saudi ...
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The Middle East and the Return of US President Donald Trump
As President Trump is sworn in, Dr Burcu Ozcelik, our Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security, reflects on what this ...