Most of China's shale gas resources are in the Sichuan and Tarim basins.

BBC: Shell signs first shale gas production pact in China

The Ministry of Land and Resources said Sunday that China will strengthen the survey and appraisal of shale gas in 2012 to expedite discovery and development of China shale deposits.

FORBES: China Closer To Joining Shale Gas Fracking Craze

The nation, which lies between China and India, has large reserves of oil, gas and other natural resources.

CNN: Visa coming to Myanmar

Propelled by its need to secure oil, natural gas and mineral resources to maintain its double-digit economic growth, China has become Africa's third-largest trading partner, behind only France and the United States.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: An African "Marshall Plan"

Green energy is desirable, but try telling China to limit its consumption, production, and acquisition of traditional oil, gas, and coal resources and see how far you get.

FORBES: China's Energy Grab Is No Green Affair