Episode 7: China’s Renewable Energy Expansion and Nuclear Power

China has risen to be a clean energy powerhouse. It currently dominates the global production of clean energy tech, producing over 80% of the world’s solar manufacturing capacity, and leading in wind energy, electric vehicles and batteries. And for the first time, the share of coal in its energy mix dropped to less than 50 per cent from January to June 2026. Furthermore, China is expanding its nuclear power capacity, approving eight new nuclear reactors in August 2026. We speak with Professor Zha Daojiong, Professor of International Political Economy at the School of International Studies, Peking University on this pertinent topic.