Political Lubricant
Russian Energy for China
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
For years, China has sought to meet its growing energy needs, diversify its fossil fuel imports, and strengthen its security of supply. Russia plays a central role in this effort. Oil has been flowing to China since 2011, gas since 2015. By selling more to China, Russia has been trying to compensate for the European markets lost due to the annexation of Crimea and the war of aggression against Ukraine. There are limits to this expansion. In energy policy as well, China has the greater leverage and can dictate prices and conditions.
(Osteuropa 7-9/2023, pp. 275–286)