China Energy Outlook 2060

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the primary laws and the key factors influencing changes in energy consumption in China from multiple perspectives, including economic, social, technological, and policy dimensions. Additionally, it evaluates future development trends. Based on this analysis, the book presents a thorough outlook on China’s medium- and long-term energy consumption forecasting data system and the characteristics of energy consumption. It systematically analyzes and predicts total energy consumption, as well as the evolution of energy types and the various sectors of end energy use over the medium- and long-term.

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