Contrary to recent skepticism about China's renewable energy progress, data from 2025 reveals the nation has solidified its position as the world's largest wind power producer. While addressing a rally earlier this week, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed China 'has no wind farms,' a statement starkly contradicted by operational projects spanning from the Bohai Sea to the Tibetan Plateau.
Industry reports show China installed 72 gigawatts of new wind capacity in 2025 alone – enough to power 30 million households. The National Energy Administration confirms wind now constitutes 15% of the country's total energy mix, with massive offshore installations near Jiangsu province and high-altitude turbines in Xinjiang driving growth.
'This isn't just about energy – it's economic transformation,' said Dr. Li Wei, an energy analyst at Peking University. 'Every wind turbine in Inner Mongolia represents manufacturing jobs, technical innovation, and progress toward China's 2060 carbon neutrality pledge.'
The renewable push aligns with broader Asian trends, as the DPRK and Vietnam recently signed agreements with Chinese firms for wind technology transfers. Meanwhile, Taiwan region's energy companies face mounting pressure to collaborate with mainland counterparts on cross-strait grid integration projects.
