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China’s oil majors curb spending as market volatility tests upstream growth

China’s state oil giants PetroChina, Sinopec and CNOOC are moderating spending and growth plans as market volatility, weaker prices and geopolitical risks reshape strategy, highlighting a growing divide between resilient upstream operations and increasingly pressured refining and chemicals segments.