China's International Energy Relations
The Impact of Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewables
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Publishing:30th Oct '25
£100.00
This title is due to be published on 30th October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

China's shift to renewable energy is transforming international business, energy diplomacy, and the country's role in global energy governance.
This book delves into China's energy transition, analyzing its profound impact on international energy relations, geopolitical dynamics, and global sustainability efforts through a multi-level, interdisciplinary approach.This book presents a comprehensive account of China's evolving international energy relations (IER) as the world's largest energy user transitions from fossil fuels to renewables amidst significant geopolitical shifts. It introduces an original analytic framework for IER, focusing on three interconnected dimensions: the international business activities of energy companies at the micro level, state energy diplomacy and energy statecraft at the state level, and the nation's engagements with the global energy governance at the global level. Drawing an extensive range of Chinese and English-languages sources and employing novel perspectives, the book provides a timely analysis on this significant phenomenon. It constructs a compelling narrative on the profound impact of China's domestic energy transition and the changing geopolitical landscape on the country's international energy engagements.
'In China's International Energy Relations, Hao Tan provides an insightful and comprehensive analysis of China's critical role in the global energy transition. This book not only sheds light on the complexities of China's shift from fossil fuels to renewables but also offers a fresh perspective on how these changes are reshaping international energy dynamics. Tan's detailed research and innovative framework make this an important read for anyone looking to understand the future of global energy relations in an era of unprecedented change.' Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management, University of Cambridge
'Management and international business professors obviously need to pay more attention to the international energy transition of the world's largest energy user. But, very few have chosen to do that. Professor Hao Tan has taken a much-needed first stab, probing into the relationships among climate change, energy transition, and firm responses. Moving forward, this important book is destined to be widely disseminated, read, and debated.' Mike Peng, Jindal Chair of Global Strategy, University of Texas at Dallas and President, Asia Academy of Management
'Hao Tan has provided a masterful analysis of the links between China's international energy relations and its own energy transition. The unique feature of this book is that it examines China's international energy relations at three levels: the actions of businesses and of the state, and interactions with global governance institutions.' Philip Andrews-Speed, Senior Research Fellow, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
'Dive into the intricate dynamics of China's energy transition with Hao Tan's seminal work, China's International Energy Relations: The Impact of Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewables. It provides a comprehensive analysis of China's international energy relations (IER) within the context of its energy transition and geopolitical shifts. The author develops a unique analytic framework that integrates three distinct yet interconnected dimensions of IER: the micro-level international business activities of energy firms, the state-level energy diplomacy, and the global-level engagement with the framework of global energy governance. In particular, one of the book's original contributions is its application of the ownership, location, and internalization (OLI) approach to examine the international ventures of Chinese energy corporations. The book offers a nuanced assessment of how China's ongoing shift from fossil fuels to renewables is reshaping its international energy relations and influencing global sustainable development. It also provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for China as it navigates its energy future. Overall , the book fills a significant gap in the literature on the complex interplay between China's domestic energy policies and their international repercussions, making it a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in energy, environment, and international relations.' Yongping Zhai, Senior Strategy Advisor, Tencent and Former Chief of Energy Sector Group, Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9781108844376
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 457g
210 pages