This book provides a comprehensive account of the electricity industry in China, the world's largest power producer and … carbon emitter. The authors describe the historical development of China’s energy sector and study the structure and … economics of the industry. Furthermore, the book studies the impact of China’s substantial demand for coal, oil and natural gas …

played a role in the handover of Hong Kong by Britain to China; and it was central to Hong Kong's emergence as an explicitly … one of the first in East or Southeast Asia. Focusing on China Light & Power (CLP) and its longtime chairman Lawrence … Kadoorie, the project follows the company's evolution against the backdrop of Hong Kong's shifting relations with China and …

“A timely and important volume covering the most pressing topics of China’s electricity sector. It is a useful handbook … Zheng, Professor of Energy Economics, Renmin University of China This book provides a concise introduction to China …Part I -- 1. China's Power Sector -- Part II -- 2. Governance of the Electricity Sector -- 3. Mapping China's Power …

"Climate change is a key problem of the twenty-first century. China, as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has … by 2030. However, this is only a first step: in the longer term, China needs to aggressively strive to reach a goal of … on the electricity sector in China - the main battleground for decarbonization over the next century - it provides a …