* Asia as a whole is a net importer of oil - how much u ask? Well, USD599bn in 2018
* EVERYONE is a net importer of oil except Malaysia w/ a 1bn SURPLUS
*China deficit was 258bn in '18
*Higher oil prices=higher import costs for Asia👈🏻
China net imports is half of Asia's👈🏻
Malaysia is the only winner here. Asia is net oil deficit by USD 599bn. Money flows from East to West (USA) if oil rises.
But it cannot makeup for lack of arable land & also natural resources. Net soft & hard commodity imports in a big way.