> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🍃 China gets 30% of its crude from the Middle East. ChatGPT leads AI traffic. Italy’s bachelor enrolments are rising. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/china-gets-30-of-its-crude-from-the-middle-east-chatgpt-leads-ai-traffic-italys-bachelor-enrolments-are-rising/ - Published: 2026-04-10T11:30:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-10T11:30:09.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #581 looks at domestic enrolment numbers in Italy, Chinese crude oil imports and AI platform traffic. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello 👋** UK government [expands](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/ai-skills-demand-drives-expansion-of-uk-government-training-program?ref=newsletters.qs.com) training programmes as demand for AI-related skills continues to grow. Google [deployed](https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/google-deploys-ai-training-across-400-campuses-nationwide?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI training across 400+ campuses and launched a new certification program. China to [integrate](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-10/China-to-include-AI-in-teacher-exams-and-transform-education-system-1MdSqD0kN9e/p.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI into education system. ### Today's Topics ✈️ **Flows.** Bachelor’s degree domestic enrolment numbers in Italy rose by 100K**🍃 Green Skills.** China’s crude oil imports are significantly sourced from the Middle East 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence.** ChatGPT-led AI platform traffic Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## ✈️ Bachelor’s degree domestic enrolment numbers in Italy rose by 100K [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-14ffea40-c10a-4a24-8f72-673347a57c28.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHYX74KCQDX4MB3JZS3?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Domestic bachelor’s enrolments in Italy increased to nearly 1.2M students in 2023, showing steady growth. [Expanding access and alignment with labour market needs](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/strengthening-active-labour-market-policies-in-italy%5F160a3c28-en.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are encouraging more students to pursue degrees. While international student numbers are rising, the [system struggles to retain talent](https://monitor.icef.com/2026/01/italy-rises-as-a-study-destination-but-struggles-to-retain-foreign-graduates/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Italy%20is%20clearly%20attracting%20more,the%20EU%20%282025%29.%E2%80%9D) due to factors like low graduate salaries and high bureaucracy. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan implemented by the Government of Italy promotes higher education access and mobility. ## **🍃** China’s crude oil imports are significantly sourced from the Middle East [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-920d3527-6cc4-4c49-9950-637808d62d09.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHXJXRAWLE20DUABTVF?ref=newsletters.qs.com) China faces potential energy infrastructure difficulties from ongoing[ fuel supply](https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-where-china-gets-its-oil/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [blockades](https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-where-china-gets-its-oil/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), with over 30% of crude imports from Middle East suppliers. China has diversified its import portfolio via[ Brazil and other APAC](https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/where-china-gets-its-oil-crude-imports-in-2025-reveal-stockpiling-and-changing-fortunes-of-certain-suppliers-including-those-sanctioned/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) nations while maintaining reserves of 1.3B barrels. Meanwhile, renewables have grown in capacity as[ wind and solar capacity surpassed coal](https://www.greenpeace.org/eastasia/press/68510/chinas-power-sector-emissions-peak-within-reach-as-new-coal-power-approvals-decline-to-41-77-gw-in-q1-q3-2025-greenpeace-report/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), accounting for nearly half of China’s total energy capacity, highlighting a resilient and evolving energy infrastructure. ## 🤖 ChatGPT-led AI platform traffic [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-e1ee27b9-2cb3-45f4-91fa-d1de2f8b4248.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHNSZAEWI4MBCWPOR9E?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2025, ChatGPT dominated global AI platform traffic, capturing nearly 80% and far outpacing competitors like Perplexity and Gemini. This reflects user preference for platforms that[ provide detailed and longer-form responses](https://seranking.com/blog/ai-statistics/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [Higher traffic](https://www.wearetg.com/blog/ai-traffic-tracking/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is driven by demand for tools that support complex queries, content generation, and research tasks. The AI Act implemented by the European Commission regulates AI usage and platform accountability. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)