The Catalyst of Conflict: How the US-China Trade War Accelerated China’s Pursuit of Clean Energy Dominance
Abstract
The paper examines the impact of the US-China trade war on China’s energy transition and its clean energy goals, employing a mixed-methods approach. It suggests that the trade war has acted as a catalyst for China’s clean energy initiatives, with China implementing measures such as market diversification and the dual circulation strategy to counteract the tariff war. Overreliance on China for critical clean energy components presents considerable risks to global supply chains.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Energy Security and Policy
Belt and Road Initiative
Market Dynamics and Volatility
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Energy RESEARCH LETTERS
- Publisher
- Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- Early View
- Publication date
- 20 May 2026
- Language
- EN