World“Engineers ruling the country”: Why China is so keen on “mega-projects”

Mega construction projects are reshaping China, from giant dams and vast solar farms to a nationwide high-speed rail network. Engineers have long dominated the country’s top leadership, including Xi Jinping, who trained in chemical engineering. China has invested trillions of dollars in wind, nuclear power and ultra-high-voltage grids, yet remains heavily reliant on coal and has seen large projects damage ecosystems and displace millions. The question is what this approach means for climate change.

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