At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, former U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines by asserting China "doesn't use wind power" and "relies mainly on coal." But let's break down what the numbers really show 💡
Official data reveals China's installed wind power capacity has dominated global rankings for 15 straight years – equivalent to the entire lifespan of TikTok! As of November 2025, the country's total wind power reached 600+ gigawatts – enough to light up more homes than the populations of the U.S., EU, and Japan combined 🏠💨
While coal remains part of China's energy mix, the wind energy sector added more capacity last year than the next four countries combined. This comes as Beijing pushes its 2060 carbon neutrality goal, with renewables now accounting for 40% of total power generation.
Climate analysts suggest such statements risk overshadowing tangible progress: "When major economies downplay each other's green efforts, it's like teammates arguing about who brought the better snacks to a marathon – ultimately counterproductive," said Energy Watch Group's lead researcher.
