To keep China moving requires high energy, mainly from oil. If supply can't meet demand, the economy could stall. With its own reserves dwindling, China has to rely heavily on imports, steering it into competition with others. As China wants to break the energy shortage bottleneck, seeking alternative sources becomes a strategic choice. And that prompted the establishment of China's oil futures contract early this year. #ReformAndOpeningUp #BeyondTheWall Fore more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3