Tag: Zhou

Empirical Analysis of Chinese Overseas Power Plant Investments: Likelihood of Suspensions and Associated Environmental Risks

In recent years, China has emerged as one of the world’s largest financiers in the global energy sector, and Chinese-financed overseas power projects have received considerable attention both for their large scale and contribution to energy accessibility, particularly in developing countries. However, from 2014-2020, about $65 billion of Chinese-backed coal-fired power plants were shelved or […]

Moving the Green Belt and Road Initiative: From Words to Actions

Since the Chinese government proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, Chinese investments have been rapidly increasing in BRI countries. The Chinese government’s $113 billion pledge in special funds for investments in 2013 suggests this trend will likely continue. The investment choices that Chinese financial institutions make surrounding power, transportation and other long-lasting […]