China sees new world order with oil benchmark backed by gold

Yuan-denominated contract will let exporters circumvent US dollar

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Exports from Russian oil fields like those in Bashkortostan could soon be traded in yuan to circumvent U.S. sanctions.

DAMON EVANS, Contributing writer

DENPASAR, Indonesia -- China is expected shortly to launch a crude oil futures contract priced in yuan and convertible into gold in what analysts say could be a game-changer for the industry.

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