01-05-2025
Venezuela Pleads for China to Buy Oil as Trump Kicks Chevron Out
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez asked Chinese officials to step up oil purchases during a visit to Beijing last week, as the nation seeks to preempt the US-ordered exit of Chevron Corp. and other foreign energy operators next month.
Rodríguez, who also runs Venezuela's energy ministry, met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and China National Petroleum Corp. Chairman Dai Houliang in Beijing on Thursday and Friday of last week, according to Chinese state media. During the meetings, Rodríguez asked China to increase oil purchases and help provide the diluent and light crude needed to process and export Venezuela's tar-like oil, according to people briefed on the matter.
