Abstract: Oil and gas resources is of a strategic significance. As the Central Asian region is abundant in oil and gas resources and is of important geopolitical advantage,the United States,Russia and other countries have competed against and cooperated with each other in the development of oil and gas in the area. However, the political game between countries is reflected in the oil and gas competition and cooperation. In such context, China needs to keep a balanced relation with the United States and with Russia in developing oil and gas in Central Asia countries. China also needs to play an emphasis on the interest demands of India and Japan in oil and gas cooperation with Central Asia countries. Only by giving a full play in the "Silk Road Economic Belt" and by making the best use of Shanghai Cooperation Organization,can China ensure the effective promotion of its energy strategy.

Key words: Central Asia, oil and gas, political game, energy safety, geographical pattern