Petroleum is not just a commodity but a vital strategic asset with an impact on almost all aspects of the global economy.Although petroleum products are widely used all over the world,petroleum reserves, production an...Petroleum is not just a commodity but a vital strategic asset with an impact on almost all aspects of the global economy.Although petroleum products are widely used all over the world,petroleum reserves, production and refineries are dominated by a handful of countries.The bulk of international petroleum trade,as well,involves a few major countries,some on the export side,some on the import side.展开更多
In 1977,the resumption of the national college entrance examina-Ltion(or gaokao in Chinese)after the tumultuous era of what is referred to as the"Cultural Revolution"(1966-76)marked a seminal moment in China...In 1977,the resumption of the national college entrance examina-Ltion(or gaokao in Chinese)after the tumultuous era of what is referred to as the"Cultural Revolution"(1966-76)marked a seminal moment in China's history.It was against this stirring backdrop that my life as a young,ambitious 15-year-old student was about to undergo a dramatic change.展开更多
文摘Petroleum is not just a commodity but a vital strategic asset with an impact on almost all aspects of the global economy.Although petroleum products are widely used all over the world,petroleum reserves, production and refineries are dominated by a handful of countries.The bulk of international petroleum trade,as well,involves a few major countries,some on the export side,some on the import side.
文摘In 1977,the resumption of the national college entrance examina-Ltion(or gaokao in Chinese)after the tumultuous era of what is referred to as the"Cultural Revolution"(1966-76)marked a seminal moment in China's history.It was against this stirring backdrop that my life as a young,ambitious 15-year-old student was about to undergo a dramatic change.