The energy transition and the political-economic rise of China in the 21st century: an analysis through the theory of systemic accumulation cycles
uma análise através da teoria dos ciclos sistêmicos de acumulação
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https://doi.org/10.22456/2178-8839.132621Keywords:
China; Energy transition; Systemic accumulation cyclesAbstract
China became the second largest economy in the world and the largest global consumer of energy thanks to its economic growth driven by industrialization after the 1978 reforms. In this sense, the research question of this article is: how the Chinese energy transition has impacted the rise from the country to the global political-economic center? The aim is to discuss, throughout the article, the influence of structural, conjunctural conditions and energy development on China's growth and to analyze the Chinese movement towards energy transition. To achieve this purpose, the historical-exploratory method, bibliographic review, and document analysis procedures will be used, as well as the theory of Systemic Cycles of Accumulation by Arrighi (1996). It is concluded, in this article, that China is seeking to change its current energy system to ensure the sustainability of its development and maintain its international projection by leading this important process.
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