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On January 16th, the China National Committee on Ageing and China Life Insurance Company Limited signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing. According to the agreement, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, both parties will jointly dedicate themselves to the development of the elderly care industry, improve modern insurance services for the elderly, and support the development of the elderly care industry. The cooperation will focus on areas such as conducting national education on population aging, organizing special research on elderly-related issues, developing elderly-related insurance, promoting the social participation of the elderly, and creating a strong social atmosphere of respecting, loving, and helping the elderly.On January 16, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, support for the UNs central role in international affairs, and commitment to maintaining and improving the rules-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core, as well as safeguarding the stability and smooth operation of global industrial and supply chains. Canada attaches importance to the global governance initiatives proposed by China. Both sides agreed to jointly promote the improvement of global governance and strengthen cooperation on issues such as accelerating the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and reforming the international financial system. Canada supports Chinas hosting of the 2026 APEC summit and looks forward to the success of all activities throughout the year. Canada also thanked China for supporting Canadas bid to host the 2029 APEC summit. Both sides will seek to strengthen exchanges and cooperation within the G20 framework and agreed to deepen cooperation in the climate and environment fields through mechanisms such as the Ministerial Conference on Climate Action, the China-Canada International Cooperation Committee on Environment and Development, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and cooperation documents such as the Memorandum of Understanding on Climate Change Cooperation between China and Canada and the Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Cooperation between China and Canada.On January 16, both sides agreed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation in accordance with their respective laws to combat corruption, transnational crimes such as online and telecommunications fraud, and synthetic drugs. Both sides agreed to continue the annual meeting mechanism of the China-Canada Law Enforcement Cooperation Working Group, with anti-drug dialogue as an important component, to achieve more concrete results in safeguarding the safety of the people of both countries.On January 16, both sides agreed that people-to-people exchanges are the foundation of bilateral relations and agreed to strengthen cultural exchanges to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. They decided to relaunch the China-Canada Joint Cultural Committee. Both sides are committed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, arts, cultural heritage, and creative industries, and enhancing exchanges between the two countries legislative bodies and local governments. Both sides agreed to provide support and facilitation for media outlets from both countries working in each others countries and to provide greater convenience for personnel exchanges. Both sides agreed to provide facilitation for their respective diplomatic missions.On January 16, both sides welcomed the establishment of the China-Canada Financial Working Group to strengthen exchanges on financial issues and other matters. The working group will report to the co-chairs of the Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue. The two leaders also welcomed the signing of the "Third Extension and Amendment Agreement to the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement between the Peoples Bank of China and the Bank of Canada on RMB/CAD."

Oil Prices Stabilize as Shanghai's Lockdown is Eased and Russian Output is Reduced

Aria Thomas

Apr 13, 2022 09:27

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Shanghai said more than 7,000 residential units had been designated as lower-risk locations after a 14-day period with no new illnesses. Districts have begun stating which compounds are available for public inspection.


Meanwhile, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cautioned that it would be hard to replace the 7 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil and other liquids exports that would be lost as a result of sanctions or voluntary measures.


On Monday, Russian oil and gas condensate output dipped below 10 million barrels per day (bpd), the lowest level since July 2020, two individuals familiar with the data said on Tuesday, as trading was impeded by sanctions and logistical restrictions.


According to sources, Russia's average oil production declined more than 6% to 10.32 million barrels per day (bpd) on April 1-11, from 11.01 million in March.


Although the European Union has not yet imposed an embargo on Russian oil, certain foreign ministers have indicated that the possibility is being considered.


"The oil market is susceptible to a huge shock if Russia's energy sector is sanctioned, and that risk remains," stated Edward Moya, a senior market analyst at OANDA.


OPEC dropped its prediction for Russian liquids output in 2022 by 530,000 barrels per day, but maintained its forecast for global oil demand growth, citing the effect of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, rising crude prices, and the recurrence of the epidemic in China.


Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which previously purchased Russian Urals in bids, has withdrawn the grade from its next crude offer. On Monday, US Vice President Joe Biden informed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that purchasing more oil from Russia was not in India's best interests.


Members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) intend to release 240 million barrels over the next six months beginning in May in an attempt to stabilize the market.


While the release will alleviate acute shortages, economists cautioned that it would not address the underlying imbalance, and supplies will need to be replenished.


According to a preliminary Reuters poll, 8849|US crude oil inventories are estimated to have increased by 1.4 million barrels in the week ended April 8, after three consecutive weeks of declines.


The survey was taken ahead of Tuesday's American Petroleum Institute report, which is scheduled to release at 4:30 p.m. EDT (2030 GMT).

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