China's search for renewable energy: Pragmatic techno-nationalism

Andrew B. Kennedy

doi:10.1525/AS.2013.53.5.909

China's search for renewable energy: Pragmatic techno-nationalism

Andrew B. Kennedy^*

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The enthusiasm of Chinese leaders for renewable energy is infused with a pragmatic variant of techno-nationalist ideology. In keeping with this outlook, Beijing supports Chinese wind and solar firms, but it typically proves flexible when important economic partners challenge such policies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	909-930
Number of pages	22
Journal	Asian Survey
Volume	53
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1525/AS.2013.53.5.909
Publication status	Published - Sept 2013

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