中国不惧美方施压持续进口俄油，“偏逆着来”

Core Insights - Despite ongoing pressure from the United States, Russia remains China's largest crude oil supplier as of September 2023, with imports increasing by 4.3% month-on-month to 8.287 million tons, valued at $4.066 billion [1] - China has halted crude oil purchases from the U.S. since June, although the U.S. share in China's total imports was already minimal [1] - The progress of the China-Russia cross-border pipeline project is enhancing cooperation between the two nations, with a slight year-on-year increase of 1.9% in liquefied natural gas imports from Russia in September [1] - China's crude oil imports from Indonesia surged approximately 73 times year-on-year in September, while imports from Brazil increased by 156%, diversifying China's energy supply sources [1] Geopolitical Context - The increase in crude oil purchases from Russia is seen as a defiant stance by China ahead of further negotiations with the U.S. [3] - Former U.S. President Trump has intensified efforts to curb Russian energy revenues, urging India to stop purchasing Russian crude and suggesting that China should follow suit [3] - U.S. Treasury Secretary has also warned Japan to terminate energy imports from Russia, indicating a broader strategy to isolate Russian energy sources [3] China's Position - The Chinese Foreign Ministry has reiterated that its energy cooperation with Russia is legitimate and normal, criticizing U.S. actions as unilateral bullying and economic coercion [4] - China maintains a neutral stance on the Ukraine crisis and opposes U.S. sanctions, asserting that it will take necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests if harmed [4]