Examines the political and conceptual metamorphosis of China's oil industry from self-reliance to internationalization. Japan's role in stimulating the development of the China's oil industry will also be highlighted as the Japanese government and its business sectors emerged as a supplier of...

Key Features:Presents detailed statistics of the oil and gas sector in ChinaExamines the Chinese oil industry from a cross-disciplinary political economy as well as international relations perspective.

This book looks at the emergence of China as a major importer and consumer of energy as well as examines contemporary issues within the Chinese oil industry. As China benefits from globalization, what is the impact on China's relations with countries in its neighbouring region when it seeks more...

Introduction -- China's energy security: a new framework for analysis -- China's domestic energy sector -- The global search for petroleum -- Safeguarding China's seaborne petroleum supplies -- China's continental petroleum strategy -- Global, maritime, and continental implications -- Conclusion

Foreword: A lingering sentiment for Chinese petroleum -- Chinese advances with petroleum in antiquity -- The six old oilfields in modern China : small scale and weak foundation -- China's first on-land oilfield : Yanchang Oilfield -- Yumen Oilfield, 1939 : China's first modern petroleum base --...