'Green China' story hides true energy pictureMany in the West gaze in awe at China's apparent dominance in green energy. China's real energy achievements -- dramatic energy ramp-ups to fuel prosperity, and advances in nuclear power -- remain overlooked. In 2025, the world invested $2.3 trillion (78 trillion baht) in green energy. The latest IEA data for 2023 show China adding five times as much coal as solar and wind energy. Green China is a sham, but it's time to emulate Beijing's real playbook by ramping up energy use and investment in nuclear R&D.

Source: Bangkok Post March 20, 2026 22:34 UTC