Be warned. The global economy is likely to experience a recession next year. War across the Middle East is set to escalate, wrecking energy supplies for many years, even as the Artificial Intelligence (AI) bubble is ripe to burst. This, however, would also create an energy leadership opportunity for China. High energy prices already fuel demand for Chinese renewable energy products and electric vehicles. But as a leader in building coal-fired power plants, China can also offer the global market...
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WED · 2026-10-14 · 21:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1014-119032
NSR-2026-1014-119032Analysis·EN·Economic Impact
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The global economy faces a likely recession next year, exacerbated by escalating Middle East conflict that threatens long-term energy supplies, and a potential AI bubble burst. This situation presents China with an opportunity for energy leadership.
Andy XieSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-14 · 21:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The global economy faces a likely recession next year, exacerbated by escalating Middle East conflict that threatens long-term energy supplies, and a potential AI bubble burst. This situation presents China with an opportunity for energy leadership. While high energy prices are already boosting demand for Chinese renewable energy products and electric vehicles, China's expertise in constructing coal-fired power plants positions it to offer this capability to the global market.
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High energy prices already fuel demand for Chinese renewable energy products and electric vehicles.
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China can offer the global market coal-fired power plants as a solution to energy crises.
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The artificial intelligence (AI) bubble is ripe to burst.
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War across the Middle East is set to escalate, wrecking energy supplies for many years.
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The global economy is likely to experience a recession next year.
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