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How China's import cuts importing 8.5 million barrels a day down from 12.5 million and it's large oil reserve will keep oil prices low

07/15/2026

Not covered in the media for Hormuz is the combined response of US, China, India, Japan and the European Union to find alternatives to Hormuz making it less or not relevant to oil prices and oil supplies

07/10/2026

The Constructive Aspects of the situation in July 2026 from the Hormuz Crisis not covered in the Media

06/27/2026

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Germany inks deal with China's COSCO on Hamburg port – DW – 05/11/2023

  
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China's COSCO taking an ownership stake in Hamburg port was opposed by the Greens and Free Democrats parties in the three party coalition government with the SPD in Germany. Scholz of the SPD went ahead over their opposition saying this will preserve jobs in Hamburg port. In the compromise reached the ownership is capped at 24.99% so that no foreign country owns a majority stake. At one point Germany's cyber security agency BSI classified the Hamburg port as critical infrastructure.

China is Germany's largest trading partner  for 7 years with trade reaching a record $320 billion.

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Zelenskyy's Germany trip: Why it matters and is important – DW – 05/13/2023

  
dw.com - 05.14.2023 Original article ›
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This is Zelensky's second visit to Germany, after the first visit in February 2022 just days before the Russian invasion. Meeting German president Steinbrenner is important as the SPD leaders Steinbrenner and Scholz were seen as closer to Russia during the Merkel period. Scholz visited Ukraine in June to see first hand the damage to civilians with Macron and Italian prime minister Draghi. A settlement to the war in Ukraine could depend on Ukraine making gains with its counteroffensive with German, UK and American military assistance. Germany UK and US have expanded their assistance to Ukraine. Before the trip to Germany Zelensky visited Pope Francis. China has also sent its top diplomat to France, Germany and Russia to come up with a solution. 

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Germany to send Ukraine €2.7 billion military aid package – DW – 05/13/2023

  
dw.com - 05.14.2023 Original article ›

Over 1,000 dead in Turkey, Syria after powerful earthquake – DW – 02/06/2023

  
dw.com - 02.06.2023 Original article ›
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Southern Turkey is hit by a powerful earthquake centred around the city of Gaziantep, southeastern Anatolian region. The European Union countries including Germany and Spain send rescue teams and other aid.

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Ukraine updates: Germany approves over 100 tanks to Kyiv – DW – 02/07/2023

  
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What's behind the euro's comeback against the US dollar – DW – 02/09/2023

  
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After coming down to $0.95 to the US dollar in September 2022 the euro is now back up to $1.07. A drop in energy prices and easing of recession fears in the EU is sparing a revival of the euro. A milder winter in Europe and an impressive effort in cutting gas consumption is helping the EU. The stronger euro also helps in tackling inflation in the EU.

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China's oil demand could push Exxon, Chevron profits further – DW – 02/12/2023

  
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Lack of aggressive plans for renewable energy of Exxon, Chevron are leading to criticism after big profits. DW.com estimates the profits at $200 billion for oil companies. BP's reversal on renewable energy is coming under criticism. There is a sense that the oil companies are profiting from public misery says DW.com, and calls for windfall taxes. Windfall taxes could help bridge some of the UK government's budget problems and there are calls from Labour for the windfall tax in Britain.

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Germany: Inflation 8.7% higher in February than last year – DW – 03/01/2023

  
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Ukraine updates: Russia agrees to resume grain export deal – DW – 11/02/2022

  
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Germany's Olaf Scholz's visit exposes EU rifts over China – DW – 11/03/2022

  
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German ministry seeks to block Chinese chip factory takeover – DW – 11/08/2022

  
dw.com - 11.08.2022 Original article ›
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Germany's Economic Affairs Ministry and Economy Minister Habeck have called for blocking of the sale of a Dortmund chip production company Elmos to Sweden based Silex, a unit of Sai Microelectronics of China, for 85 million euros. There is now significant debate within the German ministries about the degree of dependence on China. Habeck's move seeks to prohibit the acquisition of Germany technology companies by Chinese competitors on grounds of protecting public order and security.

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'There is no huge red wave': Michaela Küfner reports – DW – 11/09/2022

  
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Qatar World Cup the most expensive of all time – DW – 11/16/2022

  
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Dw.com takes a look at the most costly World Cup Soccer of all time in Qatar.

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Opinion: Biden-Xi G20 meeting a big stride forward – DW – 11/14/2022

  
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A path forward set for peaceful cooperation and competition by Joe Biden as he meets Xi Jinping again after his many meetings with Xi during the early years of the Obama administration. The meetings take place at the G20 meeting in Indonesia and mark a return to normalcy following the volatile rhetoric of the Trump administration. During the conflict in Ukraine both leaders express their intention to cooperate fully and seek peaceful solutions to world problems. A positive note emerges then from the G20 in Indonesia- a welcome relief after the disaster to global health from the pandemic.

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German government marks anniversary: A year in crisis mode – DW – 12/08/2022

  
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What is biodiversity and why is it so important? – DW – 12/08/2022

  
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Women's Champions League: Barcelona hammer Wolfsburg in front of record crowd | DW | 22.04.2022

  
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Matt Ford

French presidential election: Macron defeats Le Pen to secure second term | DW | 25.04.2022

  
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EU's Von der Leyen tries to woo India away from Russia | DW | 25.04.2022

  
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Germany top buyer of Russian energy since Ukraine invasion began: report | DW | 28.04.2022

  
DW.COM - 04.28.2022 Original article ›
Timothy Jones
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Germany's and the European Union's oil imports from Russia are undermining western sanctions for the invasion of Ukraine. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air says Russia earned 63 billion from fossil fuel exports since Feb. 24. Germany paid 9.1 billion euros for fossil fuel deliveries in the two months since the Russian invasion. Italy is next at 6.9 billion euros in oil and gas imports from Russia. China is third with 6.7 billion euros of oil and gas imports from Russia. The European Union is the main importer accounting for 71% or 44 billion euros of Russian oil and gas. CREA has found that western oil companies continue to do high volumes of trade in fossil fuels with Russia. This includes Total. BP, Shell, and ExxonMobil.

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Travel trend: Hitting the road solo gains in popularity – DW – 12/19/2022

  
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About 2.41 million people in Germany took solo trips worldwide in 2021. DW.com looks at this trend of traveling alone in search of adventure and to explore new places with a different kind of intensity that couples lack.

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Ukraine aims for UN-mediated peace summit in February – DW – 12/27/2022

  
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Germany advises against travel to China amid COVID surge – DW – 01/07/2023

  
dw.com - 01.08.2023 Original article ›

Biden and Kishida Vow to Bolster U.S.-Japan Alliance as China’s Power Grows

  
NYTimes.com - 01.14.2023 Original article ›
Edward Wong

Germany's Baerbock calls for special Ukraine tribunal at ICC – DW – 01/16/2023

  
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