Alon Ilan author Cherp Aleh author Columbia University. Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International Investment originator contributor text Reports New York Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International Investment 2012 The dramatic increase in investment by Chinese SOEs in overseas oil assets is primarily driven by energy security concerns. Whether such investment will benefit or harm energy security of other countries is hotly contested. On one hand, this investment can supplement the overall lack of investment in the sector, benefiting all consumers. On the other hand, it may exacerbate environmental and political problems associated with fossil fuels. Finance Energy 81 2158-3579 http://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:15141 English NNC NNC 2012-11-01 11:41:59 -0400 2012-11-01 11:46:40 -0400 9143 eng