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The Apparent “Paradox” in China's Climate Policies

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ID8370879
AuthorsLynette H Ong (0000-0001-5615-6408, Lynn University, corresponding author)
Year2012
Volume52
Issue6
Pages1138-1160
Publication date2012-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAsian Survey (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0004-4687 • E-ISSN: 1533-838X
PublisherUniversity of California Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1525/as.2012.52.6.1138
OpenAlexW3024167268
LanguageEN
Citations received9

China, the world's largest energy consumer and greenhouse gas emitter, appears to have contradictory climate policies. While aggressively pursuing a renewable energy policy, Beijing is weak on a commitment to emissions reduction. The “paradox” can be reconciled on the basis of China's priority for growth, which is critical in ensuring the Communist Party's grip on power

Beijing · China · Climate change · Climate policy · Communism · Economic system · Economics · Greenhouse gas · Natural resource economics · Political science · Politics · Renewable energy · Climate Change Policy and Economics

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Unique citing works9
Citations per year1
Citation span2017 - 2025 (9)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 9

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