China's latest five-year plan doubles down on an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy, expanding both coal-fired power and renewable energy. China remains the world's biggest investor in clean energy while also leading coal expansion, accounting for 78% of new global coal power capacity in 2025.
China's focus on energy security leads to a wider selection of energy generation technologies. The country continues to spend heavily on both coal and alternative energy, such as wind and solar, as revealed in Beijing’s latest five-year plan.
By 2025, China will account for as much as 78% of all new coal power generation capacity globally, and it currently accounts for 86% of coal generation capacity under construction worldwide.
China also shows a strong commitment to investing massively in alternative energy generation, recognizing the importance of diversification.
For reasons of energy security, China's new five-year plan stipulates that it aims to generate 50% of its electricity from non-hydrocarbon sources by 2030.
