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From Google;
China gets its crude oil primarily from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, alongside heavily discounted shipments from sanctioned nations like Iran and Venezuela. No single country supplies more than 20% of China's total import needs, keeping its supply chain diversified across the Middle East, Eurasia, and South America.
Major Country Suppliers
Russia: The single largest supplier, providing roughly 17% to 20% of China's total crude imports via both maritime shipping and the Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean (ESPO) pipeline.
Saudi Arabia: Accounts for about 14% of imports, serving as a primary traditional Middle Eastern partner.
Iraq: Supplies around 10% to 12% of China’s daily crude intake.
Malaysia (Rebranded Oil): Formally accounts for a high volume of imports, though tanker data indicates much of this is actually discounted Iranian crude rerouted to bypass sanctions.
Brazil and Oman: Provide important stabilizing and diversifying shares of medium and heavy crude.
Sanctioned and Alternative Sources
Iran: Directly and indirectly sends a massive portion of its total oil exports to independent Chinese refiners at steep discounts.
Venezuela: Provides heavy crude shipments that are largely shielded from Western oversight through specialized trade networks.
My take;
So we stopped shipments from Venezuela and Iran as well as we caused complete chaos in the straight of hormuz, essentially, stopping the flow of oil from Iraq, Kuwait and UAE. Yes, Saudi Arabia is currently open for business but less than 2 weeks ago... the Iranian backed group [Houthi] attacked a couple of ships in the Red Sea. If they escalate, Saudi Arabia would be shutdown.
I believe, Iran accounts for 10 to 15% of China's oil demands. IDK about Venezuela but let's say 5 to 10%. We disrupted 40 to 50% of China's oil supply. That's huge!!! So yeah, I think the US and China are fighting over resources. They supply the most REE. We produce the most oil in the world and we control the flow of oil to China. They need oil to run their economy. We need REE for weapons, semiconductors, cellphones, etc.

From Google;
China gets its crude oil primarily from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, alongside heavily discounted shipments from sanctioned nations like Iran and Venezuela. No single country supplies more than 20% of China's total import needs, keeping its supply chain diversified across the Middle East, Eurasia, and South America.
Major Country Suppliers
Russia: The single largest supplier, providing roughly 17% to 20% of China's total crude imports via both maritime shipping and the Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean (ESPO) pipeline.
Saudi Arabia: Accounts for about 14% of imports, serving as a primary traditional Middle Eastern partner.
Iraq: Supplies around 10% to 12% of China’s daily crude intake.
Malaysia (Rebranded Oil): Formally accounts for a high volume of imports, though tanker data indicates much of this is actually discounted Iranian crude rerouted to bypass sanctions.
Brazil and Oman: Provide important stabilizing and diversifying shares of medium and heavy crude.
Sanctioned and Alternative Sources
Iran: Directly and indirectly sends a massive portion of its total oil exports to independent Chinese refiners at steep discounts.
Venezuela: Provides heavy crude shipments that are largely shielded from Western oversight through specialized trade networks.
My take;
So we stopped shipments from Venezuela and Iran as well as we caused complete chaos in the straight of hormuz, essentially, stopping the flow of oil from Iraq, Kuwait and UAE. Yes, Saudi Arabia is currently open for business but less than 2 weeks ago... the Iranian backed group [Houthi] attacked a couple of ships in the Red Sea. If they escalate, Saudi Arabia would be shutdown.
I believe, Iran accounts for 10 to 15% of China's oil demands. IDK about Venezuela but let's say 5 to 10%. We disrupted 40 to 50% of China's oil supply. That's huge!!! So yeah, I think the US and China are fighting over resources. They supply the most REE. We produce the most oil in the world and we control the flow of oil to China. They need oil to run their economy. We need REE for weapons, semiconductors, cellphones, etc.