The Dual Trajectory_ Navigating China's Energy Transition Through Traditional and New Energy Technologies

Abstract

This paper provides a detailed, expert-level analysis of the technological development trends within China's traditional and new energy sectors. By synthesizing recent data and policy announcements, it examines the complex, dual-track nature of China's energy strategy: a continued reliance on fossil fuels for energy security and grid stability, coupled with an unprecedented, globally dominant expansion of renewable energy capacity. The report details technological advancements in clean coal, offshore oil recovery, high-efficiency solar and wind, and advanced energy storage systems. It highlights the strategic and economic drivers behind these trends, including national policy, massive investment, and domestic manufacturing leadership. The analysis concludes that China's energy transition is not a simple, linear phase-out but a nuanced and often contradictory process driven by the twin imperatives of climate action and energy security. The report identifies key challenges, such as grid integration and policy misalignment, and projects future pathways that will have profound implications for both China and the global energy landscape.