The Institute of Energy Economics, JapanThe Institute of Energy Economics, JapanThe Rise of China and International The Rise of China and International

Energy MarketsEnergy Markets::A Washington PerspectiveA Washington Perspective

1919 January 2011January 2011TokyoTokyo

Edward C. ChowEdward C. ChowCenter for Strategic and International StudiesCenter for Strategic and International Studies

Washington DCWashington DC

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Themes and IssuesThemes and Issues ChinaChina’’s emergence as oil and gas s emergence as oil and gas

import giantimport giant Increasingly longIncreasingly long--haul tradehaul trade Geopolitical challengesGeopolitical challenges Scramble for supply security?Scramble for supply security? Market integration or bilateral Market integration or bilateral

competitioncompetition U.S.U.S.--China Energy CooperationChina Energy Cooperation

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Demand Surge from ChinaDemand Surge from China

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Gas Imports Catching Up To Oil Imports Gas Imports Catching Up To Oil Imports

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New Infrastructure BuiltNew Infrastructure Built

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Imports Coming From Great DistancesImports Coming From Great Distances

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Choke Points and Maritime DisputesChoke Points and Maritime Disputes

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China Pays Premium for Pipeline ImportsChina Pays Premium for Pipeline Imports

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AmericaAmerica’’s Role in Regional Securitys Role in Regional Security

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