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Article

Publication Date

10-22-2012

Abstract

The dramatic increase in investment by Chinese SOEs in overseas oil assets is primarily driven by energy security concerns. Whether such investment will benefit or harm energy security of other countries is hotly contested. On one hand, this investment can supplement the overall lack of investment in the sector, benefiting all consumers. On the other hand, it may exacerbate environmental and political problems associated with fossil fuels.

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This article was originally published in Columbia FDI Perspectives. View the article online at: http://www.vcc.columbia.edu/content/china-s-outward-investment-oil-global-security-concern

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Columbia FDI Perspectives

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