Domestic Dynamics and China's Engagement in Global Renewable Energy Governance. (1st March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yao, Lixia
• Is Part Of: Chinese journal of international politics. Volume 15:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 86
• Publication Date: 2022-03-01
• Subjects: International relations -- Periodicals; Globalization -- China -- Periodicals; World politics -- Periodicals; China -- Foreign relations -- Periodicals; China -- Politics and government -- Periodicals; 327.51
• DOI: 10.1093/cjip/poac004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-8916

Abstract

Abstract: China's transformation into the world's largest energy consumer constitutes one of the most profound changes to the global energy system in recent years. In providing the low-carbon technology sector with financial assistance and technical solutions aimed at developing clean energy across the world, China has proactively contributed to global energy governance. China's emergence as a global leader in renewable energy development and emissions reduction, therefore, carries positive implications for its future role in global renewable energy governance. In seeking to understand the structure and trends of China's domestic renewable energy governance, this study analyses what role China can and will play in the global sphere. Specifically, by examining how its domestic renewable energy context shapes its global approach in this regard, the study analyses two aspects of China's engagement in global renewable energy governance: the institutional aspect and the market aspect. The study concludes by making recommendations as to how China may play a more positive and active role in global renewable energy governance.