Energy is the "Achilles' heel" of the Chinese economy. To fuel its growth and military, China is obsessed with energy security:
Rapidly building massive underground storage to weather supply shocks. China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...
(e.g., Carrier tech, submarine capabilities) Which of these areas should we explore next? Energy is the "Achilles' heel" of the Chinese economy
China fears a blockade of the narrow Strait of Malacca, where most of its oil passes. China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...
Rival the long-standing maritime supremacy of the U.S. Navy. 🛢️ The Oil Obsession
China is rapidly expanding its maritime footprint to secure its status as a global superpower. This "Great Power" ambition rests on two pillars: a massive naval fleet and a secure flow of energy. ⚓ The Blue-Water Ambition