Emerging Regional Energy Security Issues China

Abstract : AVOIDING RESOURCE CONFLICTS: Key energy security issue is dealing with the growth in Chinese energy demand * Resource conflict is not inevitable in a global market * Investments by Chinese companies likely to increase total production available * China should be brought into organizations and processes promoting collaboration on energy security * IEA is principal body but will need to modify its charter * Members will have to make room for China * China should also be encouraged to join transparency initiatives.