China Oil

It's Official -- The Era of Cheap Oil Is Over

Michael T. Klare | Posted 07.12.2009 | World


Michael T. Klare

As the world's leading energy consumer, Beijing will undoubtedly play a far more critical role in setting international energy policies and prices, undercutting the pivotal role long played by Washington.

Get the Story: Why We Misunderstand Swine Flu, the Financial Crisis, and other Non-Narrative News

Jay Michaelson | Posted 06.04.2009 | Media


Jay Michaelson

Nameless trends, faceless economic forces -- these are the true villains in today's most pressing dramas, yet they are almost completely unrepresentable on screen.

China's Deadly Investments

John Prendergast | Posted 03.30.2009 | World


John Prendergast

Washington and activists around the world need to focus on Beijing's investment strategy -- its economic interests are undermined by its present foreign policy and offering China real alternatives.

Giuliani Repeats Debunked GOP China Drilling Talking Point

Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics


On Glenn Beck's show last night, Rudy Giuliani repeated a popular GOP talking point about off-shore drilling, as Think Progress reports: Last night ...

Official: Iraq, China Nearing Oil Deal

AP | SINAN SALAHEDDIN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


BAGHDAD — Iraq and China are close to re-signing a $1.2 billion oil deal that was called off after the 2003 U.S. invasion, an Iraqi Oil Ministry...