Beijing Is Failing to Solve Its Involution Problem
The Chinese government should do more to build demand for renewable energy at home rather than encourage oligopolies.
Grading the Grids
China is taking big steps towards making its power system more resilient while progress has stalled in the United States.
China’s New Mega-Dam Creates A Mountain of Controversy
A new hydroelectric project in Tibet has stoked diplomatic and environmental concerns — but demonstrates the country’s technological advances.
Star Chasers
The race to achieve nuclear fusion is one of the most consequential technological contests of the century. Who will win it?
The Looming Power of China’s Energy Megabases
The country’s enormous combined wind, solar and coal bases demonstrate in full China’s economic strengths and weaknesses.
China Aims to Cut the Renewable Energy Waste
A new pricing plan should make China’s wind and solar power cheaper than coal-based electricity, although more reforms are still needed.
China’s Waning Oil Thirst
China’s oil imports are showing signs of reaching a peak.
Beijing’s Uranium Edge
China has the upper hand in the battle for nuclear fuel but is on the hunt for more.
Anders Hove on China’s Energy Security
The analyst discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on China’s energy supply, how China has taken the lead in renewable energy and what effect...
Patrick Jenevein on Tangling with a State-Owned Chinese Giant
The businessman talks about his long history of investing and operating in China’s energy industry and being caught between the U.S. and Chinese systems.
How the ‘China Threat’ Could Help Preserve Biden’s Legacy
Invoking the challenge from the U.S.’s main rival could bolster support for investments begun over the last four years.
The Problem With “Overcapacity” in China’s Automotive Industry
The debate over China’s auto exports is bedeviled by narrow definitions and mis-measurement that risks encouraging the wrong policy response.