THE GEOGRAPHY OF TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Source: US EIA.
Crude Oil Production and Consumption, China, 1980-2007 (in 1,000 of barrels per day)
Up to the mid 1990s China was producing more oil than it was consuming, which permitted a level of energy self sufficiency. However, strong economic growth related to an export-oriented economy substantially increased demand. As of 2007 demand was about twice as much as production.