特朗普劝告也不听，中国三个月不买美国油后，又做出让美不爽举动

Core Insights - The current state of US-China energy trade is characterized by a complete lack of oil purchases by China from the US over the past 90 days, indicating a cold relationship despite a trade framework agreement [1] - China's oil import strategy appears to favor Middle Eastern suppliers, with Saudi Arabia's exports to China expected to reach a two-year high in August, further demonstrating China's intent to exclude US oil [3] - China's shift in oil import strategy is driven by not only economic factors but also political and diplomatic considerations, as it seeks to strengthen ties with Middle Eastern countries [5] Group 1: Trade Dynamics - China has not purchased any US oil in the months leading up to June, reflecting ongoing tensions in US-China trade relations [1] - The expectation from US officials, including Trump, for China to purchase US oil seems increasingly unrealistic as China continues to prioritize Middle Eastern oil [3] - The transportation costs of US oil are significantly higher than those from the Middle East, making US oil less competitive for China [7] Group 2: Strategic Considerations - China's reduction in US oil imports is a response to perceived unreasonable policies from the US, emphasizing its autonomy in energy cooperation [5] - The compatibility of China's refining capabilities with heavier crude from the Middle East and Canada, as opposed to the lighter shale oil from the US, further complicates the potential for US oil imports [8] - The move towards reducing reliance on US oil aligns with China's broader strategy of promoting the internationalization of the Renminbi, as some energy transactions with Middle Eastern countries are now being settled in Renminbi [10]