https://www.scmp.com/rss/512291/feed Norman Waite is an energy finance analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com At a recent hearing on “China’s Energy Plans and Practices” held by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission before the US Congress, a member asked those testifying: “When do you think the Chinese leadership will not be concerned about energy security?” It was a trick question, but the panellists knew the correct response: never. China’s recent focus on coal supply and coal power generation has generated fear that it has chosen energy security over decarbonisation. However, like many... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3173457/chinas-commitment-decarbonisation-has-not-changed-despite-increase?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3173457/chinas-commitment-decarbonisation-has-not-changed-despite-increase?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:30:20 +0000