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China and Resources

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China and Resources
China's thirst for oil and other energy sources has placed strains on existing markets. This section contains RUSI analysis on the implications of this growing demand both internally and on the wider world


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Chinese Involvement in Africa: A Threat to the Good Governance Agenda?
China's increasing involvement in Africa poses questions for the success of the Good Governance Agenda. This article outlines the effects China's engagement with Africa may have on Western projects there.
Beijing Worries About Energy: China Moves to Secure Supplies
China’s remarkable economic growth during the past quarter-century has surpassed its ability to fuel its economy and has been forced for the past decade to import a steadily increasing percentage of its energy.
China flagFuelling insecurity: China’s quest for resources
This article explores the effect that China’s increased demand for resources is having on the international market and considers the security implications this threatens for the future.
China's Energy Security: What is the Right Fuel Mix?
What is good news for energy security may well be very bad news in terms of CO2 emissions and the environment.
PR China FlagChina's Dangerous Energy Nexus
Over energy security, the United States and China are starting to find themselves bound into a cycle of mutual distrust.
nuclear power plantChina inside Nuclear Suppliers Group
The acceptance of China as a new Member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is not just a propaganda tool for the media, but is of great importance and will affect positively overall global security.
Burma Sells Gas to China
Jobs for China and dollars for Burma’s generals, tentative gas sales, a pipeline plan and road building are bringing China and Burma closer together than ever.
The US Nuclear Shift to the Pacific: Implications for 'Strategic Stability'
The American redeployment of ever more sophisticated nuclear counter-force capabilities to the Pacific is
The US–India Nuclear Deal
America needs a strong India to broaden the world economy, guard a troubled corner, and counter China.