US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war - Reuters
US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war Reuters
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"China has been an unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war."
— Bessent , Executive
"I think the message for the visit is stability. We’ve had great stability in the relationship since last summer; that emanates from the top down."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"I think the message for the visit is stability. We’ve had great stability in the relationship since last summer; that emanates from the top down."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"China has been an unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war."
— Bessent , Executive
"I think the message for the visit is stability. We’ve had great stability in the relationship since last summer; that emanates from the top down."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"The pressing task is to put an end to military operations at once and prevent the turmoil in the Middle East from further impacting the global economy."
— Liu Pengyu , Executive
Key People
Bessent is a financial expert commenting on economic policies.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Liu Pengyu is a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China for hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports during the Middle East conflict, drawing parallels to China's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China for hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports during the Middle East conflict, drawing parallels to China's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that China has been hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports during the Middle East conflict, mirroring its behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of being an unreliable global partner by hoarding oil and limiting exports during the Middle East conflict, similar to its actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China for hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports during the Middle East conflict, drawing parallels to China's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of being an unreliable global partner by hoarding oil and limiting exports during the Middle East conflict, similar to its actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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