Beijing has come under fire for CNPC’s investments in Sudan, which are valued at about $7 billion.
CNPC first entered Sudan in 1995, eight years before the Darfur crisis erupted. Allegations that China’s oil interests are prompting it to turn a blind eye to the Darfur crisis have been mounting.
However, Beijing is playing a more active role in finding a solution to the crisis in Darfur.
This increasingly positive role is mainly a result of concerns about its international reputation and pressure from Western governments.