Few phrases better capture the current state of the global economy than “China First.”
As China vies for dominance in next-generation technologies like AI and quantum computing, it requires vast amounts of energy.
For a digital-age superpower, electricity is the new oil.
The nation that can secure its energy supply will undoubtedly lead the future global economy.
From this perspective, China’s energy strategy—particularly its reliance on coal-fired power—appears to be a rational choice prioritizing its national interest.
However, this choice stands in profound, tragic contradiction to the universal challenge of global warming.
