China named world's top energy user
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest consumer of energy.
Oil company BP said that China moved to the top in 2010 with 20.3% of global demand, ahead of the United States at 19%.
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Oil company BP said that China moved to the top in 2010 with 20.3% of global demand, ahead of the United States at 19%.
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