Energy Policy in China - 9781138080522

Taylor & Francis

Energy Policy in ChinaAuthor(s): Chi-Jen Yang\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138080522, 978-1138080522\nSynopsis\nEnergy policy has always been an important part of Chinas national policy agenda. Although the overall Chinese economy has become largely market-driven, its energy sectors are still subject to varying degrees of government control. Authoritarian governance allows China to move very quickly in some areas, such as hydropower, nuclear power, wind power, and solar energy. However, conflicting interests have also led to infighting and impasses.\n\nWith a specific focus on energy supply, Energy Policy in China provides a succinct account of Chinas energy policy over the last sixty years. Using separate chapters dedicated to each energy sub-sector, Chi-Jen Yang introduces and discusses both the achievements and failures of the Chinese energy systems, as well as the strengths and insufficiencies of energy g.