China Went from Clean Energy Copycat to Global Innovator
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- China has transitioned from copying clean energy technologies to becoming a global innovator, dominating patent filings and research papers.
- High-quality clean energy patents from China surpassed those from the U.S. in 2022, indicating a shift from imitation to innovation.
- Strategic policies like 'Made in China 2025' and government subsidies have fueled China's clean energy sector growth.
- Chinese companies like BYD and CATL lead in electric vehicle batteries, making significant technological advancements.
- China's academic research environment has matured, contributing to 65.5% of widely cited battery technology papers globally.
- Beijing restricts the transfer of key electric vehicle battery technologies to maintain its competitive edge.
- China's innovations are crucial for the global energy transition, with potential stagnation in global innovation without its contributions.
- Future focus areas for China include carbon capture, smart grids, and electrification of heavy industry.