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The PetroChina case is developed from a field research study on the company in China. The case study illustrates the company''s creation and international flotation, businesses capabilities, competitive environment and organisational structure in the context of China''s effort to reform its giant state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in key industrial sectors as well as China''s ambition to create competitive large corporations in the world. The case analyses PetroChina''s business strengths and weaknesses in comparison with the global giant integrated oil companies such as Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell and BP. The case analyses the uncertainty of PetroChina''s institutional structure inherent in the company''s internal organisation and the relationship with its parent company. The case presents the challenges to PetroChina resulting from the fast changing competitive and regulation environment, especially after China''s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The case is suitable for postgraduate courses in international economics and business, particularly economic and management reform in China and courses in development studies concerning the ''catch-up'' issue in developing countries. The case is also suitable for business practitioners who intend to understand the business environment and the evolution and current situation of large SOEs in China. The teaching note provides additional information for teachers using this case. It contains sections on teaching approach, questions for discussion, analysis of the case, and suggestions for additional reading.