Will China own the green energy future? – podcast

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Will China own the green energy future? – podcast

The conflict in the Middle East has sent energy prices soaring, and for countries that import a high proportion of their fuel, it’s a reminder of the perils of energy dependence. As the recipient of almost 90% of Iran’s crude oil, China knows this only too well. Which partly explains why the country spent the last decade heavily investing in clean power.

To find out what else could be driving the strategy, Madeleine Finlay speaks to senior China correspondent Amy Hawkins.

And energy correspondent Jillian Ambrose reflects on how China’s ambitions could affect the rest of the world

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