International oil prices have climbed recently amid market expectations of a recovery in Chinese demand, Western sanctions against Russian oil, and Russian production cuts.

As of the close of business on February 10 local time, WTI March crude oil futures rose 2.13% to settle at US$79.72/barrel, a cumulative increase of 8.62% for the week; Brent crude oil April futures rose 2.24% to settle at US$86.39/barrel, an incremental increase of 8.07% for the week.

The speed of China’s economic rebound following the full liberalization of the epidemic has been the focus of attention in the global oil market this year.

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said there are some “preliminary indications” that China will grow faster than previously expected, Bloomberg reported on February 5.

In its monthly oil report for January, the IEA forecasted that global oil demand would increase by 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) to a record 101.7 million bpd in 2023. Of this, nearly half of the orders will come from China.

On February 13, Zou Xuelian, a product oil analyst at GoldLink, wrote an analysis saying that with the full liberalization of the epidemic in China and the introduction of relevant policies around the country to support local economic recovery, engineering infrastructure projects may continue to increase and tourism is also gradually improving.

“Demand for refined oil products will improve significantly from 2022. Domestic refined oil production is expected to rise further in 2023.” Zou Xuelian said.

Fatih Birol noted that China’s aviation fuel consumption is already strong and could increase overall oil demand if it continues to grow at the same rate.

On 8 February, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its February Short-Term Energy Outlook, raising its forecast for Brent crude oil prices in 2023 to US$83.63/bbl, compared to US$83.1/bbl. The EIA also raised its January forecast for China’s average oil consumption in 2023, from 15.7 million bpd to 15.8 million bpd.

On 5 February, the EU’s ban on imports of Russian refined oil products and the G7 group’s policy of setting price caps on Russian refined oil exports simultaneously with the EU and other countries came into effect.

According to Bloomberg on the same day, Goldman Sachs Group said in its latest report that oil prices would rise from the current level of around US$80/bbl to over US$100/bbl due to a possible decline in Russian oil exports as a result of the sanctions, overlaid with a recovery in Chinese demand.

In response to the imposition of oil sanctions by the West, Russia announced on 10 February that it would cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day in March. According to CCTV news, OPEC+ does not intend to act to compensate for the Russian production cuts.

Although there is still a great deal of uncertainty in the global economy, market expectations that oil prices will rebound sharply are also growing amidst the multiple positive factors mentioned above.

Pierre Andurand, a top crude oil trader and hedge fund manager, believes that the market is currently too short-sighted and that the opening up of China will lead to much higher than expected growth in oil demand, the Financial Times reported on 10 February. International oil prices will likely reach $140 per barrel for the rest of 2023.

Unlike French stocks, Chinese chefs will include premium ingredients to tend meat to flavor the flavor of this stock.

Known for changing than lived, it is derived from three key elements – high, high, and highly-prized Jinhua ham.

How do make

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If Jinhua ham is unavailable, substJamon Iberico Jamon Ibericoor prosciutto or any ham that isn’t too smoky.

Blanch the chicken and pork in salted water to remove the blood and any impurities that may muddy up the stock. After that, rinse all the pieces to remove the scum. The ham doesn’t have to be blanched but should also be r,insed.

Place the ingredients into a stock pot, along with aromatic thee ginger, green onions, and white peppercorns, and cover everything with cold water.

Some recipes also include dried shiitake mushrooms and conpoy, as well as dried seafood such as flounder and sh aloflavoralone for a deep flavor.

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The stock can be stored for up to three days in the fridge and up to three months in the freezer.

What is it used for

Like any stock prepared ahead of time, the superior stock is versatile and can elevate much such as stews, braised items, and even stir-fries.

To make braised abalone in oyster sauce, put fresh abalone, superior stock, water, and oyster sauce in a saucepan and bring it to a boil before leaving it to simmer on the lowest heat for one hour. Once the stock has been reduced, thicken it with cornstarch and add some sesame oil before plating.

It can also be used to whip up a variety of Chinese soups – from simple wonton soup to the rich, complex Buddha Jumps Over the Wall – or serve as a base for noodle soups if you’re in a rush and don’t have hours to spare to boil a stock from scratch.

For a touch of decadence and aroma, add a splash of high-quality Shaoxing wine to accentuate the stock’s delicate flavors.

Japan rotates five players, with Merida Hidemasa, Yamane Shiro, Doanri, Soma Yuki, and Ueda Keise playing. Costa Rica only turns with Watson and Torres. The two sides had offense and defense against each other in the first half, but there were many mistakes in the crime, and neither side had a threatening opportunity.

Second half. Morita Hidemasa made a long shot and was saved. Navas also saved Takuma Asano’s header. Soma Yuki’s oblique shot from the left side of the penalty area went wide, and then a free kick in front of the penalty area shot directly over the goal.

Costa Rica broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, Tejeda passed the ball, and Fuller shot from the edge of the penalty area was blocked by Shuichi Gonda and hoisted into the goal.

In the second round of Group C of the World Cup that ended earlier, Argentina finally defeated Mexico with a score of 2-0. So far, the second round of Group C has all been played. , they ranked first in the group with 4 points. Although Argentina lost in the first game because of Saudi Arabia’s loss in the second round, after they defeated Mexico, although both sides had 3 points, Argentina’s goal difference was 1. 1. Saudi Arabia’s goal difference was -1, so Argentina returned from the bottom of the group to second in the group in World War I, while Saudi Arabia and Mexico are 3 and 4 respectively. After winning the World Cup for the first time, Messi became the first player in history. Argentina’s qualifying situation is perfect, but it still cannot relax.

The first half was dull in this game, which is also understandable. After entering the group stage’s second round, strong teams generally performed poorly and suffered from physical problems. Lost, Argentina and Mexico were not too anxious in the first half. Another point is that because they both belong to the Americas, these two teams have played against each other frequently, and the two sides are already very familiar with each other. Before the game, both sides made a lot of defensive arrangements. , neither team could find a suitable solution, and Argentina had no chance to play behind frequently in the previous game. The 0-0 score in the first half made many fans worry about Argentina’s ending.

In the second half, Messi stood up. Although Argentina stepped up its offensive, the effect was not good. Messi began to threaten Mexico’s goal with long shots. In the 64th minute of the game, Argentina attacked from the right. However, they did not choose to cross but gave the ball to Messi outside the penalty area in the middle. Messi, who would not have a good chance, decided to take a step forward and hit the goal directly. The ball drew a beautiful arc against the ground and hit the lower right corner of Mexico’s dream. The ball was not only fast but also had a tricky angle. Even though Ochoa, the Mexican goalkeeper, had reacted quickly, the ball still entered the net in response, and Argentina led 1-0.

After the goal, Mexico was in a mess, and they began to push forward and press heavily. However, Argentina’s defense did not disappoint in this game. They did not allow Mexico to organize any effective offense. Instead, Argentina frequently threatened Mexico’s goal in counterattacks. In the 87th minute of the game, Messi took the ball from the left. He still did not choose to cross and did not intend to force a breakthrough. Instead, he gave the ball to Enzo Fernandez near the left penalty area. After Enzo got the ball, he quickly cut inside and hit the goal. The ball made a beautiful arc and hit the top right corner of Mexico’s dream. The goalkeeper has nothing to do with this kind of ball. With two stunning kicks, Argentina took a 2-0 lead at the last moment and almost sealed the victory.

Enzo’s goal, the assist came from Messi. With this assist, Messi became the first player in the history of the World Cup to have assists in 5 consecutive World Cups. Before Messi, most players had assists in 3 consecutive World Cups. Messi and Ronaldo set new records, respectively. Ronaldo has scored goals in 5 consecutive World Cups, while Messi has assisted. The peerless twins are still writing their history. With the win of this game, Argentina’s qualifying situation was suddenly reversed. Initially, an upset loss to Saudi Arabia, the weakest team recognized in Group C. Once Argentina fails to win one of the games against Mexico and Poland, their promotion situation will be relatively poor, and they may even go home on the group stage.

Now, Argentina has returned to the second position in the group. This is also thanks to Poland’s 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. In the next game against Poland, as long as Argentina wins, it will be able to advance to the top 16 as the first in the group. However, since Saudi Arabia currently has 3 points and Mexico has 1 point in hand, if Argentina draws with Poland in the next game, Argentina will be eliminated once Saudi Arabia wins. Or Mexico wins big, with more goal difference, and Argentina will also be eliminated. From this point of view, if Argentina’s end is only a draw, their qualifying situation is unclear, and it will even be hazardous. It is the last word to continue to win.

Argentina should not be underestimated in the next game because Poland currently ranks first in the group with 4 points. Poland only needs a draw, and they will steadily advance to the knockout round. If they lose, they may fall directly from first to third place in the group. Poland’s strategy for the next game is to go home after elimination and keep a tie. The latter may play more conservatively and focus on defense. This is not good news for Argentina. Initially, American teams had no physical advantage against European teams. If they did not have the height advantage to break through the dense defense and carry out the high-altitude bombings, it would be tough to cooperate on the ground. In addition, Poland’s defensive counterattack would still be brutal for them. With Lewandowski at the forefront, although Lewandowski once wasted a penalty, his ability to seize opportunities is still powerful, and the next game will still be a tough battle for Argentina.

Judging from the first round of the match, Argentina and Germany gave many fans a small “surprise,” and they were reversed 2-1 by two Asian teams. The Netherlands faced Senegal without Mane. Although they won the game 2-0, it was also challenging. Portugal also won the ball but faced Ghana with a score of 3-2; it was still unstable. Although Spain slaughtered Costa Rica 7-0, the reference value is not great. Although England beat Iran 6-2 in the first game, they drew 0-0 with the United States in the second round, showing signs of defeat and not being optimistic. Everyone was waiting for Brazil to be upset, but Serbia, which overwhelmed Portugal in the European arena and advanced to the World Cup as the first in the group, could not threaten Brazil and lost 0-2.

In addition to Spain, England, and Brazil, which showed impressive offensive strength, France, which injured several generals before the game, is still strong. In the first round, they easily won the Kangaroos Australia 4-1, which gave them a good situation in Group D. Because Denmark and Tunisia drew 0-0, France an excellent chance to qualify.

In the second round, Australia and Tunisia played against each other first, and Australia won Tunisia 1-0 with difficulty. If France draws with Denmark, the qualifying situation is also imposing. If they win, they will qualify from Group D ahead of schedule with 6 points in two games. In the first half of the game, the two sides scored a goalless draw, and no one could break through the opponent’s city. Mbappe scored twice in the penalty area in the second half, helping France beat Denmark 2-1 to win the game.

Although France only won one goal in this battle, the total number of shots was 11 more than Denmark, and it still showed solid offensive firepower. You must know that Denmark is not a weak team but a team ranked 10th in the world. A 2-1 game, although only one goal was won, was enough for the French team to become the first team to qualify from the group stage and reach the top 16 in the World Cup in Qatar.

Since the first World Cup in 1930, only two teams have defended the World Cup. One is Italy, which won two consecutive World Cups in 1934 and 1938, respectively. The other is the Samba team of Brazil, who won successive championships in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden and the 1962 World Cup in Chile.

In the following 60 years, no third team could defend the World Cup title. Who can break this curse? Gaul Rooster France with world superstar Mbappé has great hope. France was the champion of the last World Cup in Russia. In this World Cup in Qatar, Mbappe is more mature. In addition, there are many stars around him. The key is that the team is good at cooperating. There is every hope of defending the title. What do you think?

After defeating Argentina 2-1 in the first game, the Saudi team initially had a bright prospect of qualifying. Still, unfortunately, they failed to seize the opportunity in the second round against Poland. The Saudi team’s performance against European teams has always been poor. They only won one in the last 10 World Cups against European teams. To end the undefeated and qualify early, the Saudi coach Heinakh made three adjustments in the starting lineup, except for replacing the two wounded vacancies, and Amri replaced Tambakti. I did not expect this to be a turning point in the game.

Compared with Mexico’s dull draw in the first round, the Polish team changed decisively, from a conservative 451 to 442. Milik partnered with Lewandowski on the front line to increase the sense of presence in the penalty area. The Polish team learned the lessons of the first game against Mexico, and the defensive end was exceptionally tenacious. The Saudi squad attacked rapidly in the first half, and the Polish team was slightly overwhelmed. However, the Saudi team could not finish in front of the goal, and Polish goalkeeper Szczesny resolved several good shots. After withstanding the Saudi team’s first offensive, Poland’s counterattack quickly tore through the Saudi team’s defense. After Lewandowski received his teammate’s cross from the right and the shot was blocked, he turned around and passed it back to the goal. Saudi central defender Amri lost his position, causing Zelinski to score unattended in the small penalty area easily.

The Saudi team missed a penalty kick that could change the trend of the game in the first half. Belik tripped Shehri in the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty kick after watching VAR, but S. Dawsari’s shot angle was too optimistic and was saved by Szczesny, and Szczesny blocked Blake’s close shot from the crossbar. Although the Saudi team did their best, the Polish team’s counterattack was sharp. If it weren’t for the help of the goalpost, Lewandowski would not have had to wait until the 82nd minute to rely on the low-level error of the Saudi midfielder Malki to stop the ball and seal the victory single-handedly after stealing the ball. This is Lewandowski’s first World Cup goal and brings his national team’s goals to 77.

After the defeat, the Saudi team ruined all the advantages accumulated by defeating Argentina in the first game. They must defeat Mexico in the final match to ensure their qualification. However, as the World Cup group stage enters the second round, the overall trend of Asian teams continues to rise.

After Saudi Arabia and Japan upset Argentina and Germany in the first round, and South Korea drew with Uruguay, the three world champions, Iran, which suffered a 2-6 defeat in the first round, beat Wales 2-0 in stoppage time, ending Iran’s World Cup match against Europe. The team is undefeated in history. It also made the battle between Iran and the United States in the final round of the group stage a highly anticipated final match. Iran coach Queiroz said bluntly after the game that this would be the most crucial game of his coaching career. This game will carry too much meaning, like the US-Iran war in the 1998 World Cup.

The Australian team also lost 1-4 in the first round. In the second round, relying on Duke’s goal, they beat Tunisia 1-0 and won the World Cup for the first time in 12 years. The last time Australia won a World Cup was in 2010, when they beat Serbia 2-1. At the same time, this is the third victory in the World Cup history of the Australian team. During this period, Australia’s record in the World Cup was only seven matches, one draw, and six losses. Australia once again kept a clean sheet in 48 years. It had only one clean sheet in 17 games in the previous 6 World Cups, which was a 0-0 draw with Chile in 1974. After defeating Tunisia, Australia saw the hope of qualifying again. At the end of the group stage against Denmark, the initiative is still in the hands of the Kangaroos.

Except for the host Qatar, which was eliminated early in the two games, the remaining five Asian teams have won four, tying all the victories of the Asian teams four years ago. Besides that, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Iran, and Australia will keep their hopes of qualifying until the final round of the group stage. Asian football is expected to surpass 2002 and 2010, with more than two teams entering the top 16 of the World Cup. The Qatar World Cup is in stark contrast to four years ago. At that time, Saudi Arabia and South Korea lost the first two games and were eliminated early. Japan and Iran had 4 points, but the former entered the round of 16 with fair play points, while the latter was eliminated with regret.

Halfway through the group stage, the 6 Asian teams have ten matches, four wins, one draw, and five losses. The winning rate is as high as 40%, second only to Europe, far surpassing the African team with only one win. Whether a miracle can be created in the end depends on the performance of the five Asian teams in the final round of the group stage.

Although the Eindhoven teenager Huckpo scored a fantastic goal for the Dutch team in the first 6 minutes, this goal was also the fastest in this cup. Will the Dutch have a chance to score again? Threatening shots were few and far between. As the “most civilian” Dutch team since the era of Total Defense, this performance is not beyond the fans’ expectations. After all, only 4 of the 11 starting players came from the top European giants, and none of the offensive 3-man teams went from the Oranje Corps of the five major leagues. However, the Dutch squad holds 4 points in the final round of the group stage and faces the host Qatar, which has been eliminated early, and the initiative to qualify is still firmly in their own hands.

Like Senegal in the first group stage match, Van Gaal still did not arrange for Memphis, who was sitting on the bench in Barcelona, ​​to start. He continued to trust Bailewan and Huckpo’s “Eredivisie partners” to be in charge of the Dutch team’s offense. Ajax teenager Timber replaced De Light as the right center back, and Klaassen and Kupmenas replaced Jansen and Bailerheis, who performed poorly in the first game. The first 11 players were adjusted to 3 players.

Harpo, who had already been tagged with a high price tag of 50 million euros by Eindhoven in the summer, was pushed to the front line in this campaign after scoring in the first round. A World Cup goal ushered in a dream start for the Dutch team. You know, this is only Huckpo’s second shot in this World Cup! 2 goals are scored in 2 shots, and the success rate of the images is as high as 100%. Since the 1998 World Cup, the Dutch team has not lost in the group stage of the 5th World Cup. Eight years ago, the Dutch team led by Van Gaal scored consecutive goals in the first two games of the Memphis group stage. Eight years later, it was replaced by the younger Huckpo.

Although Huck took the lead early for the Dutch team, Ecuador’s tenacity made it difficult for the Sincere Legion, who could not finish in front of the goal and create good scoring opportunities afterward. Only De Jong and Dumfries played for the top giants among the seven leading players in the midfield. This exposed the weakness of the finishing ability and insufficient offensive stability of the “most civilian” Dutch team since the era of Total Defense.

After beating the host Qatar 2-0 in the first game, Ecuador showed its toughness to the world fans this time. Especially at the last moment of the first half, A. Preciado’s goal was disallowed due to Poroso’s offside. After appealing to the referee to no avail, Ecuador’s passion for the game reached a new level.

Ecuador gave the Dutch a hard time early in the second half. In particular, the midfielder entirely suppressed the Netherlands’ offensive and defensive system centered on F·De Jong. Only 3 minutes into the half-time kick-off, Caicedo intercepted the ball and counterattacked in the midfield. Although Estupinian’s shot was saved by the Dutch goalkeeper Norbert, Valencia still seized the opportunity to equalize the score. This time, none of them were offside.

De Jong’s reflection after the game is honest: “Our performance is very mediocre because our opponent is not weak!” How strong is Ecuador?

Ecuador had as many as nine shots in the second half alone, while the Netherlands had only one blast after scoring. If it weren’t for the help of the goalpost, the Netherlands might even lose the game. In this campaign, the Dutch team only took two shots, the team with the second-fewest shots in a single game so far in the World Cup, only more than Costa Rica, which had zero shots against Spain. This shows how hard Ecuador suppressed the Dutch.

A score of 1 to 1 is completely acceptable for the Dutch team, which has a favorable schedule. After all, at the end of the group stage, it was Qatar, the host, who was out of the game early, and the hosts slackened. Van Gaal had room for a broader range of rotations to ensure he could score points. Although Ecuador, which performed better in this game, has 4 points, they need to fight against Senegal in the final round. What is especially bad for them is that the team’s “national hero,” Valencia, scored again in this game. Before the end, he was forced to leave the field early due to a muscle strain in his right leg. He may not be able to qualify for the life-and-death battle against Senegal in the final round of Ecuador.

How important is Valencia to Ecuador? Ecuador’s last six World Cup goals have all been scored by the 33-year-old veteran. In the two World Cups in 2014 and 2022, Valencia has scored six goals in 5 appearances so far; this is also all of Ecuador’s goals in these two cups. In the World Cup in Brazil, Valencia first scored a goal in the team’s 1-2 loss to Switzerland, then scored two goals against Ecuador in the game against Honduras. Valencia has scored three goals in the two rounds that have ended in this cup. They can be called the “only” hero to achieve goals in Ecuador.

With six goals in 5 games, this record makes this striker from a small South American country comparable to the three World Cup predecessors, Eusebio, Rossi, and Salenko. It is a pity that Valencia seems destined only to become a civilian hero. At the age of 33, he appears to be born for the World Cup – after all, in his most golden years of 2014-2017, he once played in the Premier League as the main force of West Ham, plus the period the loan to Everton, He has played more than 80 games in the Premier League. Still, the total number of goals is only 14! It can’t be compared with his scoring rate in the World Cup.

Ecuador, which was deeply involved in the forgery of players before the World Cup, was almost deprived of its qualification for the World Cup. In the end, the International Court of Arbitration allowed Ecuador to continue participating, but the next World Cup qualifiers will be deducted 3 points in advance. Under such an unfavorable background, Ecuador has united as one, showing its “hard power” to the world. It has to be said that this small South American team has become the most dazzling civilian team in the early stages of this World Cup.

England drew 0-0 with the US team in the whole game. The midfielder of the England team has Bellingham, Rice, and Mount, three talented players with both worth and strength.

What was fully displayed in this game was the attitude of frontal weakness. Rashford even appeared in a daze in the penalty area many times and had a good chance not to shoot. Everyone also understands in their hearts that England is not going to play hard against the US team. I want the two sides to have a tacit understanding to clarify the situation of qualifying for the group.

As far as the attitude and upset results of the England team showed in this game, they are likely to encounter Argentina, who is second in the group, in the knockout round. What will they do to snipe the desperate Argentine team?

As we all know, the 33-year-old Wales World Cup is his last World Cup. As the world’s top star, his state has declined seriously in recent years, and he also hopes to make a breakthrough in his last World Cup trip led by Wales. Leave an excellent end to your career. However, the Welsh team drew with the US team in the first group stage, which also made the team have to beat the Iranian team in the second game to grasp the initiative to qualify firmly. Otherwise, the team is likely to be eliminated from the group stage!

The two sides played quite stalemate and tragically in this game. The 33-year-old Bell played the whole game in the first game. At the end of the second half, facing the strong attack of the Iranian team, the Welsh main goalkeeper was sent off for a foul. The Welsh squad fighting with one less player almost relied on willpower to fight, and the injury time was as long as 9 minutes. The Iranian team relied on the last tenacious struggle to take advantage of Welsh’s physical decline and the disadvantage of one less player to score two consecutive goals. The goal killed the game’s suspense, and the Iranian team also gained a significant weight to qualify for the group!

After seeing Iran’s lore, many players of the Welsh team fell to the ground in frustration. It wasn’t easy to accept such an ending. Although the 33-year-old Welsh spiritual leader Bell did not fall to the ground, his eyes were distressed, and he tried his best. Bell and many teammates even had tears in their eyes. They knew what this loss meant. In the final round, the team will face England, the favorite to win the championship. Wales only has 1 point after two games and wants to qualify for the group. It must beat England in the last round, which is almost impossible. In the first round, Iran defeated England 2-6!

In other words, Wales’ current qualifying situation is only theoretically possible. The fans who cheered for Wales also shed sad tears in the stadium stands, including some small fans. It has to be said that the World Cup is so cruel. Players and fans must accept the bitterness of losing or even be eliminated, especially for the “Great Saint” Bell. His last World Cup trip may not be perfect, but we also support him. The hard work and dedication moved me, and I hope Wales can play the game I want in the last game and enjoy the stage of the World Cup!

Canada missed an excellent opportunity in the 10th minute. Carrasco blocked Buchanan’s shot with a handball in the penalty area. A-Davis shot a low image from the bottom left corner and was saved by Courtois. Belgium broke the deadlock in the 44th minute, Alderweireld made a long pass, and Batshuayi volleyed into the net from 10 yards.

Belgium slowed down in the second half, and neither side created better scoring opportunities.