From Raw Materials to Full Packs: Inside China’s Battery Supply Chain

China’s dominance in the battery industry is not just about producing cells, it’s about controlling the entire supply chain, from raw materials to fully assembled battery packs. This integrated approach allows Chinese companies to maintain quality, reduce costs, and meet the rapidly growing

Next-Gen Energy Storage: China’s Advances in Lithium-Ion and Beyond

China has emerged as a global leader in energy storage technology, particularly in lithium-ion batteries, powering everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to renewable energy grids. With the world transitioning toward cleaner energy, China’s advances in next-generation batteries are shaping the future of sustainable

China-Bound Supertankers Turn Back, Casting Doubt on Near-Term Venezuelan Oil Exports

Two China-flagged supertankers sailing toward Venezuela to load crude oil have abruptly reversed course and headed back to Asia, raising fresh doubts over whether the South American producer will resume large-scale direct exports to its main buyer any time soon. The movements, revealed

China’s Stakes in Venezuela and the Uncertain Future if Power Shifts in Caracas

China has spent nearly two decades building a deep economic and strategic presence in Venezuela, a country rich in oil but battered by years of economic collapse, sanctions and political instability. As international pressure on President Nicolás Maduro intensifies and questions grow about

Breakthrough in sodium-ion batteries could usher in new era of prosperity for the Global South

A major shift in global energy technology is taking shape, and many analysts believe it could help narrow long-standing inequalities between developed and developing nations. The rapid progress in sodium-ion battery technology is being described as the missing link needed to make clean,

Energy Insider: China Reaches Major Milestone With Thorium Molten Salt Reactor

China has achieved a significant technological breakthrough in nuclear energy with the successful operation of a thorium-based molten salt reactor, a next-generation nuclear system that promises greater efficiency and safety. The Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics announced on November 2 that it had

In Depth: China–Canada Relations Show Signs of Economic Renewal Across Energy and Agri-Food Sectors

A renewed sense of optimism is emerging in China–Canada business relations as recent high-level meetings between leaders of both nations signal the easing of years of diplomatic strain. Economic cooperation, particularly in energy and agri-food, is showing tangible signs of revival, with trade