China bought 87.6 million metric tonnes of crude oil last year from Saudi Arabia, its largest source of energy imports. Photo: Reuters
exclusive | China a ‘very important customer’, says Saudi Arabia, as global oil supply worries grow
- Saudi economic minister Faisal al-Ibrahim says the Gulf state is committed to being a reliable energy supplier for China
- The two countries are exploring opportunities to collaborate in areas such as infrastructure, logistics and manufacturing
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China bought 87.6 million metric tonnes of crude oil last year from Saudi Arabia, its largest source of energy imports. Photo: Reuters