10天抢3艘！美国当海盗扣押中国油轮，人民币结算动了谁利益

Group 1 - The U.S. Navy's seizure of the Captain oil tanker, along with 1.1 million barrels of oil, marks the first instance of U.S. military action against a foreign oil tanker, indicating a significant escalation in U.S. intervention in the region [1] - The U.S. has imposed severe economic sanctions on Venezuela, particularly targeting its oil exports, which account for over 60% of the country's GDP, aiming to destabilize the Maduro regime and create opportunities for a pro-U.S. government [3][5] - The U.S. strategy against Venezuela also serves to undermine China's energy security, as Venezuela has been a key supplier of oil to China, with 85% of its total exports going to China, and a growing proportion of transactions being settled in renminbi [7][9] Group 2 - The increasing use of renminbi in oil transactions between China and Venezuela, reaching 60% this year, poses a challenge to the U.S.-dominated petrodollar system, making U.S. actions against Venezuela a direct threat to China's energy interests [9] - In response to U.S. actions, China has taken a firm stance, condemning the seizures as violations of international law and suspending three energy cooperation negotiations with the U.S., while also pursuing legal action for the return of seized vessels [9] - China's military capabilities have evolved since the 1993 incident with the Galaxy, allowing for a more robust response to U.S. provocations, including potential military deterrence and economic sanctions [9]