First, China’s green tech sector’s dynamism is unparalleled in the world.
China controls 70% of the processes of making solar; at least 50% of the processes of making wind turbines; and much of the global battery supply chain.
How did they achieve this? We examine China’s largest green-tech cluster, in Sichuan, to show how government policy has brought this about. With climate change becoming ever more urgent, I believe China’s green tech export is geared for growth.
Second, China is now the world’s largest car exporter. How did they manage to beat auto powerhouses Germany and Japan?
We bring you inside BYD’s car factory to show you how this electric vehicle company managed to sell more cars in 2023 than Tesla. With success comes scrutiny, and the EU is now investigating China automakers. What could be the consequences for China and European companies?
China’s economy is undoubtedly facing serious challenges. But as one expert told me, even if it grows at 5%, and does that for the next 4 years, it would still have grown one India. Every year, it grows almost two Thailands; every 3 years, it grows almost two Indonesias.
Even at a slower rate of 5%, China’s economic growth still presents many opportunities.
Pearl Forss
Producer, When Titans Clash
