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China demands rights guarantee amid US firm's 100-year Venezuelan oil deal

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China has called for its legitimate rights and interests in Venezuela to be guaranteed following news that a US firm, North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), secured a 100-year concession for 17 oilfields. China's foreign ministry spokesman stated that cooperation between China and Venezuela is protected by international law and emphasized principles of equality and mutual benefit. The concessions granted to NABEP cover approximately 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, making it Venezuela's second-largest private oil producer. AI

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China demands rights guarantee amid US firm's 100-year Venezuelan oil deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    China demands rights guarantee as US firm secures 100-year Venezuelan oil deal

    China has demanded protection of its interests in Venezuela after a US-backed energy company was granted 100-year concessions covering oilfields previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms. “China-Venezuela cooperation is protected by international law and the laws of both c…

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