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How can we understand the next phase of China’s economic trajectory?

Inside China’s Energy System

June 24, 2026
17:30–18:30 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

China is both the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide and the largest installer of renewable energy. While coal still powers close to 60% of the country’s electricity, China also controls 80% of the global solar panel supply chain and aims to build 150 new nuclear reactors by 2035. What is China's energy system trajectory? This session was developed in collaboration with Shanghai Media...
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Speakers

LS
Liu Shijin
Chinese Chief Adviser
China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development
QY
Qin Yi
Presenter and Reporter
Shanghai Media Group (SMG)
NS
Namita Shah
President, OneTech and Member of the Executive Committee
TotalEnergies
ZW
Zhang Wenfeng
President
State Grid Corporation of China

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