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China installed 360 GW of wind and solar in 2024, pushing total renewables capacity to about 1.4 TW.
The dual-carbon plan links national targets to local action to drive the energy transition.
Grid upgrades and flexible generation are expanding to absorb fluctuating renewable output.
A unified national market aims to enable cross-regional trading and better renewables integration.
Markets will expand capacity, ancillary services, green power, and environmental value trading.
Four lessons offer guidance: clear goals, long-term grid planning, value-based markets, and sustained innovation.
China’s approach prioritizes integration of generation, grid, demand, and storage as a coordinated system.
Investment in power grid infrastructure exceeded $80 billion in 2024, including ultra-high-voltage lines.
The article notes the importance of AI in grid forecasting and dispatch.
The World Economic Forum frames China’s model as a potential reference for other economies.

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Taiwan unveils a $40 billion defense procurement plan set to run 2026–2033 to counter China’s military pressure.
U.S. officials welcomed the plan, citing the Taiwan Relations Act and defense-spending commitments.
Taiwan aims to raise defense spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2026 and 5% by 2030.
Taiwan’s plan includes domestic defense manufacturing, including a proposed ‘dome’ anti-missile system.
Taiwan faces domestic political hurdles as opposition questions funding and details.
Analysts say U.S. support for Taiwan’s plans remains steady amid regional tensions.
Taiwan’s defense plan is seen as strengthening deterrence against potential blockades or conflict.
The proposal includes timelines and notifications to Congress for defense purchases.
Taiwan’s leadership argues the plan reduces dependence on foreign suppliers by expanding domestic capabilities.
The plan faces parliamentary scrutiny from Taiwan’s opposition before passage.

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Colombia’s candidates seek stronger ties with China to secure investment ahead of the election.
Beijing’s role is growing as U.S. engagement in the region faces reassessment.
Analysts say Latin states are diversifying to hedge against traditional partners.
Colombia aims to balance economic gains with governance considerations amid the shift.
Experts expect Chinese partnerships to impact infrastructure and trade.
The article notes the election context without naming a specific candidate as leader.
Colombian policymakers weigh how Chinese partnerships could affect regional diplomacy.
The piece highlights a trend of Latin America diversifying international relationships.
Investors and policymakers in Colombia evaluate practical cooperation with China.
The article situates China’s influence amid a broader regional debate.

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