

[GLOBAL SOUTH] Power Shift: China’s Role in Central Asia’s Renewable Energy Transformation
6 snips Oct 29, 2024
Yunis Sharifli, an independent foreign policy analyst specializing in China-Eurasia relations, dives into Central Asia's energy landscape. He discusses how countries in this fossil fuel-rich region are pivoting to renewable energy solutions to combat electricity shortages. Sharifli highlights China's strategic investments in green technology and the Belt and Road Initiative as key to this transition. The stakes are high, as nations seek independence from Russian energy while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
China's Green Gambit in Central Asia
04:42 • 22min
China's Expanding Influence in Central Asia
26:48 • 16min
Harnessing Renewables for Rural Resilience
42:55 • 6min
Challenges of Legal Action Against Powerful Oil Companies
49:21 • 2min
Energy Paradox: Global South vs. Global North
51:01 • 5min
China's Renewable Energy Potential and Political Motivations
56:24 • 3min