Conversation with DeepSeek, does China import a lot of cars, crude oil, and coal from the United States?

DeepSeek's answer:

According to search results, the specific data on China's imports of cars, crude oil, and coal from the United States are summarized as follows:

| **Category** | **2024 Import Volume** | **YoY Change** | **Amount/Average Price** | **Remarks**

| **Cars** | Data not specified | — | — | China's total car imports in 2024 were 700,000 units, down 12% YoY, but the proportion from the U.S. is not specified. |

| **Crude Oil** | 717,800 tons imported in August 2024 | Down 31.22% MoM | Average price: $641.50/ton (August 2024) | The U.S. is not a major crude oil supplier to China. Total imports in 2024 were 553.4 million tons, down 1.9% YoY. |

| **Coal** | Data not specified | — | — | China's total coal imports in 2024 reached 542.7 million tons, up 14.4% YoY, but the volume from the U.S. is not specified. |

### Notes:

1. **Cars**: China's total car imports in 2024 were 700,000 units, down 12% YoY, but the specific data on imports from the U.S. are not available. The sharp decline in new energy vehicle imports is mainly due to accelerated domestic substitution.

2. **Crude Oil**: China's total crude oil imports in 2024 were 553.4 million tons, down 1.9% YoY. The U.S. accounted for only 1.46% of monthly imports (e.g., August), with a relatively high price ($641.50/ton), indicating it is not a major supplier. Russia (108 million tons) and Saudi Arabia (78.63 million tons) are the top two sources.

3. **Coal**: China's total coal imports in 2024 reached a record high of 542.7 million tons, but the main suppliers are Indonesia, Australia, and Russia. The volume from the U.S. is not specified in the search results.

For more detailed country-specific data, you can refer to the General Administration of Customs or industry research reports.

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