Group 1 - The foundation of US dollar hegemony is showing signs of weakening, with Saudi Arabia considering using the Chinese yuan for oil transactions with China [1] - Saudi Arabia and China have been negotiating the use of the yuan for oil settlements for several years, driven by Saudi Arabia's desire to ensure economic security amid US sanctions and dollar dominance [1][3] - The partnership between Saudi Arabia and China is strengthening, with Saudi Aramco planning to supply 210,000 barrels of crude oil daily to Sinopec, indicating a long-term strategic cooperation expected to last for fifty years [3] Group 2 - The Biden administration's neglect of Saudi interests, particularly regarding issues like the Houthis in Yemen and Iran's nuclear ambitions, has contributed to the deterioration of US-Saudi relations [5] - Saudi Arabia's oil trade with the US has significantly decreased from 2 million barrels per day to less than 500,000 barrels, reflecting a declining dependency on the US [5] - The dissatisfaction with US dollar hegemony is supported by Russia and other countries, which are working towards establishing a new financial settlement system independent of the dollar [5]
美绝没料到，沙特将以人民币结算石油，中俄也出手撬动美霸权根基
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-06 05:53