We think the growth rate of world oil demand will decrease to 1. 5-2 percent in 2001. In 2001, oil supply from non-OPEC will increase, while supply from OPEC will be decided by world oil market with the purpose of maintaining reasonable world oil prices.

• 2001年,非欧佩克的石油供应量将增加,欧佩克将会根据国际石油市场价格调整石油供应量,以使世界油价保持在一个较合理的水平。