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China rocks the geopolitical boat
Billed as the “deal of century” by various commentators, a mega-gas deal between Beijing and Tehran is likely to increase by another $50 billion to $100 billion, bringing the total close to $200 billion, when a similar oil agreement, currently being negotiated, is inked not too far from now.
November 5, 2004



















