China develops clean energy shield
Clean energy holds an important position in China's strategy to address the twin crises of greenhouse gas emissions and oil price volatility. A report indicated that the use of renewable energy is expanding significantly and reducing dependence on coal and fossil fuels. Electricity generation from coal has plateaued in 17 provinces, while fossil fuel consumption peaked in 8 industrial sectors. Meanwhile, clean energy sources continued to supply the market more substantially, leading to a 0.7% decline in thermal power plant production in 2025 despite a 5% increase in electricity consumption. Additionally, the widespread adoption of electric vehicles has helped reduce gasoline consumption by approximately 400,000 barrels per day. For the first time, the capacity of solar power plants surpassed that of coal plants, enhancing energy security and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. These developments support China's goals of reducing reliance on imported oil and diversifying its energy sources.
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