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1998 U.S.-China Oil & Gas Industry Forum

The first meeting of the Forum convened on November 2-4, 1998, in Beijing. The Forum established a new vehicle for cooperation between government and industry experts of the two nations in the oil and natural gas sectors.
Outcomes: 
Participants in the first Forum meeting discussed issues ranging from industry policies and restructuring to development strategies for off-shore and petrochemical businesses to projections of future energy demand and supply.
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Partners: 
United States and Chinese Governments
Sponsor(s): 
United States and Chinese Governments
Participants (Types): 
government officials
Exchange Date: 
Monday, November 2, 1998 to Wednesday, November 4, 1998
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Beijing, China
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