The Belt and Road Podcast

The Push and Pull Factors for Chinese Energy Investments in SE Asia with Courtney Weatherby

03.25.2019 - By Erik Myxter-iino and Juliet Lu, edited by Taili NiPlay

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On this episode Courtney Weatherby - a research analyst with the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia and Energy, Water, & Sustainability programs - discusses the different push and pull factors that have made China become involved with nearly a quarter of all energy projects in SE Asia, including an estimated 43% of all coal projects. Furthermore we look at what China and ASEAN countries can do to successfully transition to cheaper and more sustainable wind and solar projects.

Podcast based on her article: It's Decision Time for Southeast Asia as Power Demand Soars Recommendations:

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The entire website www.chinadialogue.net 

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