Financial Union News, October 25th (Editor Zhou Ziyi): With less than two weeks until the US presidential election, energy industry giant Chevron's CEO Mike Wirth discussed the type of government action he hopes for in an interview.

He pointed out, "(For the next government) a coherent and consistent energy policy is truly important. Affordable and reliable energy is crucial for keeping inflation at a level the economy can afford, which is why we need stable policies to encourage investment.

Wirth emphasized that energy is an important component of the global economy, and if supply is restricted by political actions, it could trigger a widespread inflation response.

He added that energy prices are "closely related to everything," and other countries are looking forward to the USA's long-term commitment and investment in global energy supply.

Not taking sides.

According to Wirth, Chevron does not care about politics and is trying to maintain good cooperation with both parties. Chevron hopes to see a US president elected who believes in the free market, free competition, and can inject economic vitality into the country.

He also emphasized that the USA's demand for electricity will continue to grow and there is a demand for various energy sources, including wind energy, solar energy, and Henry Hub natural gas. Despite the increasing popularity of electric cars, internal combustion engine vehicles remain important and are being produced in large numbers.

He then continued to say that Chevron's oil is used not only for gasoline but also for other purposes, for example, oil helps produce petrochemical products used for various manufacturing purposes, including materials for making electric cars.

"All of these have space. We will need all of these, and I hope to see every economically viable solution implemented."

Looking at the energy policies proposed by the current two presidential candidates:

The core of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris's energy policy is to promote a clean energy revolution, aiming to drive the economy and employment through massive subsidies and innovation incentives, while consolidating the United States' leadership position in global climate governance.

Republican candidate Donald Trump is a defender of traditional energy. His policy advocates specifically relaxing restrictions on the oil & gas industry, encouraging exploration and development to ensure energy security and reduce energy costs. Trump believes that by stimulating the traditional energy industry, the United States can not only maintain energy independence but also enhance international competitiveness.