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http://www.theoildrum.com [The Oil Drum | A Community Discussion about Peak Oil] According to BP's Statistical Review of World Energy 2005, China consumed 310 million tons of oil in 2004, accounting for 8 per cent of the world total, whereas the United States guzzled 938 million tons - a quarter of the global total and three times China's consumption.  While the story does not convey many new facts, it does suggest that the Chinese are not amused by being an object of blame.

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