[Cowboy Bob]

The is primarily because the US is increasing domestic production. They US doesn’t need to import - the Chinese do.

This is not a sign of chinese growing economic power, but rather that they will be screwed if they can’t get any imported oil.

Hint: if we go to war with China, the first thing we need to do is block the Strait of Hormuz.

[thackney]

Yes, their imports are rising and ours are falling.

if we go to war with China, the first thing we need to do is block the Strait of Hormuz.

I would recommend the Strait of Malacca instead. That way we don't go to war with Europe at the same time. But we would still need to work some out Japan as well.