[Rutles4Ever]

Everyone who rushed to the defense of China when they tried to buy Unocal, raise your hand...

[Alberta's Child]

Everyone who rushed to the defense of China when they tried to buy Unocal, raise your hand.

Right here.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Everyone who rushed to the defense of China when they tried to buy Unocal, raise your hand...

I didn't see any need to run to anyone's defense. The bidding war continued unabated for weeks. In the end, CNOOC kept getting outbid and they made a business decision to drop out of the bidding process.