Disagree. Part of the reason China produces more power (and pollution) is due to China manufacturing for the US.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-do-china-and-america-...
The source for China's energy is more fragile than that of the US.
> Coal is by far China’s largest energy source, while the United States has a more balanced energy system, running on roughly one-third oil, one-third natural gas, and one-third other sources, including coal, nuclear, hydroelectricity, and other renewables.
Also, China's GDP is a bit less inefficient in terms of power used per unit of GDP. China relies on coal and imports.
> However, China uses roughly 20% more energy per unit of GDP than the United States.
Remember, China still suffers from blackouts due to manufacturing demand not matching supply. The fortune article seems like a fluff piece.
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/01/1042209223/why-covid-is-affec...
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58733193
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-do-china-and-america-...
The source for China's energy is more fragile than that of the US.
> Coal is by far China’s largest energy source, while the United States has a more balanced energy system, running on roughly one-third oil, one-third natural gas, and one-third other sources, including coal, nuclear, hydroelectricity, and other renewables.
Also, China's GDP is a bit less inefficient in terms of power used per unit of GDP. China relies on coal and imports.
> However, China uses roughly 20% more energy per unit of GDP than the United States.
Remember, China still suffers from blackouts due to manufacturing demand not matching supply. The fortune article seems like a fluff piece.
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/01/1042209223/why-covid-is-affec...
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58733193