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What increasing energy interdependence means for China-Iraq relations

09:35 Min

All foreign licences during Iraq’s latest oil licensing round went to China, and none to major European or American players.

As the Middle Eastern country rebuilds after years of occupation and fighting, it’s China that appears to be reaping the rewards of stability, importing nearly half of Iraq's oil.

But China, too, has something that Iraq wants - solar technology.

Stuart Smith takes a look at what increasing energy interdependence means for the two countries.

All foreign licences during Iraq’s latest oil licensing round went to China, and none to major European or American players.

As the Middle Eastern country rebuilds after years of occupation and fighting, it’s China that appears to be reaping the rewards of stability, importing nearly half of Iraq's oil.

But China, too, has something that Iraq wants - solar technology.

Stuart Smith takes a look at what increasing energy interdependence means for the two countries.

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