I take it that you're not a Strategic Planner...just another "Are We There Yet" kind of guy
with no appreciation for how to maintain an economy while transitioning from one energy source to another. China is a world economic power...and wants to be #1. In order to do that, they need energy...lots of it...NOW...so they build plants with what they already have and can quickly implement...that's coal. But...unlike you...they realize that's a finite source...one estimate gives China ~35 yrs of reserves at current consumption rates...and so, they are gearing up for Nuclear Power to be the "Grid Level" source of power in their future (~2050)...not unlike what our expectations are. (See linked article)
btw, I'm a former engineer in aerospace and then an engineer/manager in the Nuclear Power field...other folks on here are attorneys, teachers, Doctors, golf pros, etc, etc. Just to get a sense of your expertise for this discussion, share yours if you don't mind.