The Intelligence from The Economist

The little green look: China’s energy revolution

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Nov 12, 2025
Gabriel Crossley, China correspondent for The Economist, explores China's significant role in the green energy transition and its motivations, balancing economic growth and climate commitments. Moeka Iida, an East Asia reporter, discusses how the One Piece pirate flag has become a symbol of youth defiance in protests across various countries, propelled by social media. Mike Jakeman, a business-of-sport writer, analyzes the impact of piracy on sports broadcasting and how leagues are adapting to monetize fan engagement while combating this challenge.
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INSIGHT

China's Renewable Push Moved Global Markets

  • China built massive supply and demand for green tech through subsidies, competition and private innovation.
  • Its deployment of renewables drove global electricity growth and outpaced coal in early 2025.
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Green Tech Serves China's Geopolitics

  • China views green technology as both climate action and national rejuvenation.
  • It uses renewables to bolster energy security, GDP growth and international influence.
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China's Transition Still Faces Big Hurdles

  • China still faces hard choices on coal, local resistance and overcapacity in green tech.
  • Meeting its 2060 net-zero goal requires tackling coal and navigating trade backlash.
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