Since the early 1990s China’s skyrocketing demand for energy has dramatically affected global markets and international policy. To close the growing gap between stagnant domestic production and expanding consumption, Beijing has sought to reform its energy sector and diversify its energy mix and sources. Improvements are still needed in Chinese energy governance, however, to enhance energy conservation and diversify the energy mix.Furthermore, Beijing’s aggressive pursuit of energy security on the international scene has become a global concern. Securing supplies from abroad has become a major component of the country’s foreign policy.Swift economic growthFollowing the e...