Benedikt Sobotka, CEO of Eurasian Resources Group, shared his insights into China's influence on global energy markets and the country's efforts toward a more sustainable energy future during a recent interview with China Daily.▲Benedikt Sobotka, CEO of Eurasian Resources Group. Photo provided to China DailyAs the world's largest energy consumer, China plays a vital role in shaping the global energy market, said Sobotka, who also serves as the co-chair of the Global Battery Alliance.China's rapid economic growth and urbanization have led to a surge in energy demands across various sectors including industry, transportation, and residential use, he said.He added that China's energy consumption affects not only market prices but the demand for different energy sources worldwide.Regarding coal, China is currently the world's largest consumer and producer of coal, according to data from the International Energy Alliance.Despite sustained efforts on energy transition, coal continues
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