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China’s reliance on coal epitomizes the central “single energy
dilemma” by being dependent upon oil heavily over the last
decade. China became a net coal importer in 2009. They have
multiple sources that supplies the country in proximity;
specifically, Australia, Russia, and Indonesia to name a couple.
China is the “second largest economy and destination of
foreign direct investment” (Sarah Ladislaw, 2014). China due
to the heavy growth must use more energy in order to support
the growth. Another source stated that China also imported 5.4
million barrels per day of crude and 706 billion cubic feet of
natural gas in 2012 alone. This contributes to the “single
energy dilemma” because China seemingly is dependent on
imported oils due to the amount of growth that they are
experiencing.
In my personal assessment it is likely that China can move away
from and off goal due to the development and interest in shale
gas which is an alternative to coal. China used 10.7 million
barrels of oil per day in 2013 which accounted for one third of
global oil demand. Due to shale gas being developed China is
rethinking their relationships with the Middle East and North
Africa. Their dependence on Middle East supplies continues to
grow so there needs to be another option for a country who
grows ten percent per decade. There are other avenues other
than the Middle East. For example, China has been looking into
resources closer to home such as central Asian countries for
oil. In conclusion China can move away from and off coal with
the development of great relationships closer to home.
Sarah Ladislaw, M. L. (2014).
New Energy, New Geopolitics.
Bradshaw, M. (2013).
Global Energy Dilemmas.

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