China’s Quest for Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability: Lessons for Bangladesh

China has achieved rapid economic growth in the last four decades. However, rapid economic growth is not costless. Several environmental problems such as air pollution, land degradation, and water pollution are very critical. Rapid industrialization based on non-renewable fosse fuel is the major factor of ‘environmental destruction’ or ‘unsustainable development’. The environmental portion of China’s environmental problem is directly or indirectly related to the rapid growth of energy demand, inefficient use of energy, and coal-based energy systems. At the beginning of this century, Chinese policymakers realized that development without environmental sustainability is not sustainable. As part of its efforts to mitigate its environmental problems, China initiated several programs, such as improving efficiency in the energy sector, expanding the use of renewable energy, and cooperating with other nations in the field of sustainable energy. Even though China is still facing many environmental challenges, it has made significant advances in the transition to clean energy. Like China, Bangladesh is also facing many challenges regarding energy security and sustainability. This paper examines China's energy security strategies over the last two decades and how they relate to sustainable development. It also discusses how other countries, including Bangladesh, can learn from China's clean energy initiatives. Financial assistance and technical cooperation from China are also necessary for Bangladesh to achieve energy security and sustainability.