China feels short-term pain in energy transition, but green push needed for lasting security

China is fighting an uphill battle as it balances the need to ensure enough fossil fuel supplies while reducing carbon footprints by developing renewables

Zhang Jianhua, (second from right), the director of National Energy Administration, makes an energy inspection tour in Guizhou province, China
Zhang Jianhua, (second from right), the director of National Energy Administration, makes an energy inspection tour in Guizhou province, ChinaFoto: NATIONAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION OF CHINA
Published 13 June 2021, 22:20Updated 16 June 2021, 15:57