China's oil imports could reach 120 million tons and the country's total oil consumption could hit 310 million tons this year.

An oil specialist predicts that China will process 270 million tons of crude oil.

The booming auto industry is a major reason for rapidly increasing demand.

China's fuel import reported a year-on-year rise of 70 percent in the first four months.

(CRI.com June 29, 2004)