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Going Nuclear: The Promises and Perils of Nuclear Energy in China.

The article argues that domestic political legitimacy and geopolitical ambitions are key factors shaping China's nuclear energy policy. Topics discussed include nuclear power is framed as a "clean" energy source that would help China to address air pollution without hampering economic growth; renewa...

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Published in:Political Science Quarterly (Oxford University Press / USA) Vol. 135; no. 3; pp. 439 - 466
Main Author: Cho, Il Hyun
Format: Article
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Sep2020
Subjects:
Xi, Jinping, 1953-
Legitimacy of governments
Air pollution
Economic development
Belt & Road Initiative
Nuclear energy policy
Renewable energy sources
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