China demands rights guarantee as US firm secures 100-year Venezuelan oil deal
- Posted on September 1, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China has formally raised concerns regarding intellectual property protections and contractual rights following an American corporation's acquisition of extensive oil extraction rights in Venezuela. The agreement grants access to seventeen strategically important oil reserves containing approximately 65 billion barrels of crude, marking a significant geopolitical development in Latin American energy markets. Beijing's statement underscores growing tensions over international investment terms and resource control in the region.
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