It's not an interstate driving experience. All comedy, some of the time. Also at stake is an electronics gravy train for the corporate interests of Silicon Valley. In seeking to protect shipping lanes for oil tankers, the U.S. has considered equipping nations along the Asian routes including Taiwan with the military might needed to defend the surrounding seas. China, which is also seeking greater access to fuel, has expressed anger over the transfer of arms to neighboring Taiwan.
China is the world's second-largest energy consumer.
A net importer since 1993, by 2020 the Communist nation will be importing up to two-thirds of its oil. Eighty percent of those supplies will come from the Middle East. The main exporters now are Oman and Yemen, but China is hoping to obtain supplies from Saudi Arabia as well. Temporary Blivet . Nice to see yer mug again.