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IN JUST A QUARTER CENTURY, CHINA’S ECONOMY has transformed itself from a relatively closed agriculture- based system to a market-oriented system with World Trade Organization membership and a reputation as the manufacturing capital of the world. The electric energy infrastructure is the engine that drives economic developments. Recent expansion in electric gener- ation and transmission has been phenomenal. China now ranks second in the world in terms of installed generation capacity and electricity produc- I tion. However, it lags far behind in terms of per capita electricity consump- tion. Indeed, with roughly 1,000 kWh per capita per annum, China is still in the category of a developing country. The continuing economic development of the nation requires sustainability in electric energy supply, and the effective use of hydro and other energy sources necessitates an expansive and reliable transmission network. Simultaneous with technol- ogy solutions, institutional and economic structures must be in place. The challenges to electric energy supply in China are tremendous. In this article, recent developments and future challenges in generation, transmission, and the market aspects of electric energy systems in China are described. For each of the subjects, the major challenges being faced and the measures and policies being taken are listed. Electricity Supply in China Since the economic reform in 1980, China has experienced unprecedented economic growth. Gross domestic product (GDP) has jumped more than 800%. However, the corre- sponding growth in primary energy consumption has increased only 278%. The energy intensity, measured in terms of energy co