China pursues a strategy of moderately advanced development — building transmission lines and power stations before power shortages occur to prepare for future needs — and guided by a nationwide coordinated approach to promote that promotes optimal resource integration across regions.

　　During China"s annual two sessions, many deputies and political advisors turned their attention to the field of energy security. What concerns them is not just whether power supply will be tight in the short term, but how to ensure sustained sufficiency for the next 10 or 20 years.

　　Last month, the State Grid Corporation of China announced that its fixed asset investment during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) is expected to reach 4 trillion yuan ($579.98 billion), a 40 percent increase compared with that of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). While others are still struggling with today"s electricity supply, China has already made proactive moves, paving the way for high-quality energy development.