China defies sanctions, secures Russia as top oil supplier in 2023
In a turn of events, China has successfully bypassed Western sanctions to solidify its oil ties with Russia, making it the country's primary crude oil supplier in 2023. Chinese customs data reveals that Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia, previously the largest supplier, by shipping a record-breaking 107.02 million metric tons of crude oil to China, equivalent to an impressive 2.14 million barrels per day (bpd).