China Renewable Energy Surge Crosses 1.8 TW: Capacity Milestone or Strategic Supply Chain Power Play?
The global energy transition is full of milestones, but every so often a number emerges that feels symbolic. By the end of 2025, China’s combined wind and solar installed capacity reportedly surpassed 1.8 terawatts (TW), overtaking coal-fired power capacity for the first time. State-affiliated outlets including People’s Daily cited total national installed generation capacity of […]
Is China Still the King of REEs? Global Trends & Control in 2026
In 2026, few materials quietly influence the global economy as profoundly as Rare Earth Elements — now more commonly referred to as REEs. These 17 elements underpin modern life, powering electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, advanced semiconductors, military guidance systems, and renewable energy infrastructure. While consumers rarely see them, governments, corporations, and defense agencies track […]