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As oil prices climbed past $100 a barrel for the first time in four years, OCBC analysts said China may be “less sensitive to a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz than many of its Asian peers.”

“China has accumulated one of the world’s largest strategic and commercial crude reserves,” the analysts said, adding that its “rapid transition toward electric vehicles and renewable energy provides an additional structural hedge.”

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[–] Corporal_Punishment@feddit.uk 18 points 1 month ago (18 children)

China, unlike the rest of us, plans ahead.

[–] hammertime@lemmy.org -2 points 1 month ago (17 children)

China, like the rest of us, murder Muslims. Simp all you want.

[–] Corporal_Punishment@feddit.uk 9 points 1 month ago (15 children)

Me pointing out that they plan for the long term isn't me simping for them.

[–] hammertime@lemmy.org -2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Show me. Say, “The Chinese government murders Uyghurs”

[–] Corporal_Punishment@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago

The Chinese government murders Uighurs.

Not sure what point you're trying to make mate, but me saying "the Chinese plan ahead" does not equate to me supporting them.

The Nazis had snazzyy uniforms, did a fantastic job of building motorways and keeping the trains running on time. Doesn't change the fact they were cunts

It is entirely possible to admire one or two aspects of an individual, organisation or government and still think everything else about them is shitty.

[–] mohammed_alibi@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

China plans ahead by re-educating Uyghurs in concentration camps. They probably also killed some of them. Fuck the CCP. But at the same time China also invested heavily in green energy and infrastructure. All of these things can be true. And Taiwan is an independent country. Thanks for listening to my TED talk.

[–] hammertime@lemmy.org -5 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I guess if they have green tech it makes them okay

[–] king_comrade@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You come across more brainwashed than those you accuse

[–] hammertime@lemmy.org 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Only to someone who is brainwashed like you. Your words mean nothing, comrade.

[–] king_comrade@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's possible to celebrate the successes of something while also condemning its crimes... unless you're brainwashed.

[–] hammertime@lemmy.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Prove it. Condemn the crimes specifically and show me how it’s done. Show me you aren’t a brainwashed ML simp.

[–] king_comrade@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You first champ, celebrate China's planning.

[–] hammertime@lemmy.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I’ll provide my positive opinions of China once you condemn it. But we both know you’ll just laugh and disappear like the typical parlor pink.

[–] king_comrade@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm keen to hear them, I condemn China's stance towards Taiwan, their treatment of Uyghurs and free Tibet.

[–] hammertime@lemmy.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

According to the news we hear about China, they seem to be doing a good job moving away from fossil fuel dependency. Their rail network is impressive. And their reforestation projects are admirable.

[–] king_comrade@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Hey look at us go

[–] icelimit@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Evil countries can do some good things. Whether accidentally or intentionally. Vice versa too.

[–] mohammed_alibi@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Stop, hammertime!

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