China's Future Troubles

Author(s): Matthew Hulbert
Journal Title: European Energy Review
Publisher(s): Castel International Publishers
Publication Year: 2010

No political risk appears to be too high for China in its quest for energy and commodities. The Chinese seem to thrive on political instability, much to the chagrin of western governments and multinationals. But what might look appealing to Beijing in the short term, could become a big headache in the long run. Ultimately China depends just as much on political stability as everyone else.

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