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What are the implications of Trump’s election for clean energy in East Asia?
The COP29 conference, being held throughout November, has heightened focus and concern on the impact of Trump’s election on the energy transition in East Asia. Climate change experts, investors, and clean energy organizations have expressed concerns over what Trump’s presidential win will mean for decarbonization efforts on East Asia.
COP29 highlights the Asia-Pacific’s need to accelerate its energy transition offering investment opportunities for foreign companies
COP29 highlighted the need to accelerate the Asia-Pacific’s transition to renewable and clean energies.
China Is Expanding Its Footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean
The recent China-Peru joint inauguration of the Chancay Port is the latest example of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Beijing’s Pursuit of Green Economy Will Strain China’s Foreign Relations
On 11 August, the Chinese government issued the “Opinions of the CCP Central Committee and the State Council on Expediting Comprehensive Green Transformation for Economic and Social Development” (中共中央 国务院关于加快经济社会发展全面绿色转型的意见).
China’s Nuclear Reactors and the Race to Clean Energy
Last month, Chinese premier Li Qiang approved just over $33 billion in funding for the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors in five coastal provinces. This approval is representative of Beijing’s general push in recent years toward decarbonization of its energy industry.
Taiwan’s Nuclear-Free Policy Raises Security Risks
According to the Taiwan government, all nuclear power facilities on the island will be closed by 2025. In response, Taipei’s energy plan currently anticipates an expansion in the use of renewable energy sources. However, their adoption faces considerable bureaucratic, regulatory, infrastructural, climatic, and security obstacles. Pamir assesses a nuclear-free policy will very likely exacerbate Taiwan’s dependence on external sources of energy, adversely impacting Taiwan’s energy security and, ultimately, national security.
China’s renewable energy battery storage sector is enjoying a boom
China is forging ahead with new renewable energy systems – and battery storage technologies that are needed to store intermittent energy sources, such as wind and solar.