China's growing purchases of Russian oil invite additional political costs

Tokyo [Japan], September 8 (ANI): As the Chinese economy is in the grip of a zero-COVID policy, the administration of President Xi Jinping is rushing to secure stable supplies of resources by increasing purchases of Russian oil.

It was visible in the city of Linyi, where one gas station had signs screaming at drivers: "Gas is 6.78 Yuan (USD 1) a litre, the lowest in China. Car washes are also free." The messages drew a co