Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China

This case study, part of a larger report on BRICS nations, analyzes the fiscal relationship between the Chinese government and fossil fuels, focusing on revenue percentages and the impact of subsidies.

• In 2017, revenues derived from taxes and other sources related to fossil fuel production and consumption represented 4.2% of China's general government revenue. The document suggests these funds be used to diversify the economy and address the social costs of a just transition for workers, communities, and vulnerable consumers.
• Fossil fuels constituted 89% of China's primary energy supply in 2017.
• The Chinese government budget is negatively impacted by subsidies provided to both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. The text asserts that phasing out these subsidies equitably would increase government revenues and support the transition to clean energy.

APA

Kühne,, J. R. (2019). Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/beyond-fossil-fuels-china

Chicago

Kühne,, Joachim Roth,Kjell. Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2019. https://www.iisd.org/publications/beyond-fossil-fuels-china.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{khne2019beyond, author = {Kühne,, Joachim Roth,Kjell}, title = {{Beyond Fossil Fuels: Fiscal Transition BRICS | Case Study: China}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2019}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/beyond-fossil-fuels-china}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }