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While the World Scrambles for Oil, China Sits on Full Tanks

While the World Scrambles for Oil, China Sits on Full Tanks
NYT World Sunday 21 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By Keith Bradsher 1 min read
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An oil refinery in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, last month. Chinese companies kept their refineries running throughout the war.

An oil refinery in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, last month. Chinese companies kept their refineries running throughout the war.
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