Batteries increasingly power everything around us, all thanks to major innovations and a supply chain that spans the world. And that’s where things get complicated.

As battery costs sink and technology advances, nations increasingly view batteries as vital for national security, economic competitiveness, and to reach their climate goals.

We spoke with two experts on all things batteries and geopolitics: Marina Yue Zhang, Associate Professor at the Australia-China Relations Institute of the University of Technology Sydney; and Duo Fu, Vice President of the Clean Tech Division at Rystad Energy, a Norwegian energy intelligence firm.

The conversation is also available as a webcast here. More information on the speakers is on our website.

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STATE OF ASIA is a podcast from Asia Society Switzerland. 
Season 6,  Bonus episode 4 - Published: July 11, 2024
Host and Producer: Remko Tanis, Programs and Editorial Manager, Asia Society Switzerland