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What's going on with China these days?

Apr 17, 2024
Researcher Lauri Myllyvirta discusses China's progress in clean energy adoption, challenges in balancing renewables and coal, rising energy demand, electric vehicle growth impact on emissions, and economic strategies. The podcast also covers China's dominance in clean tech, industrial decarbonization post-carbon neutrality pledge, and global trade dynamics. Insights shared on aligning economic goals with energy policies, China's complex energy landscape, and external influences on Chinese actions.
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Lauri Myllyvirta

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  • China invests heavily in renewables but continues to build coal power, facing challenges in emission reduction targets.
  • China leads in electric vehicle production, contributing to a rise in EV presence on roads and curbing gasoline consumption growth.

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China's Crucial Role in Global Decarbonization

China's status as the world's largest emitter puts pressure on its decarbonization efforts. While investing heavily in renewables, China also persists in coal energy. The nation faces challenges in meeting emission reduction targets. The rate of clean energy growth, although significant, struggles to outpace energy demand growth, hindering emission stabilization.

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