all of Iraq’s foreign licences during its latest oil licensing round last year went to China

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China becomes key player in Iraq’s oil industry as the Middle Eastern country rebuilds

However, Iraq still wants US participation in its oil industry.

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In a departure from previous years, all of Iraq’s foreign licences during its latest oil licensing round last year went to China, instead of European and American oil majors that used to have a significant presence in the Middle Eastern country.

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