DTM-Based Analysis of Hot Topics and Evolution of China’s Energy Policy

Zhanjie Wang, Rufu Zhou and Yongjian Wang ()
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Zhanjie Wang: School of Business Administration, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Guiyang 550025, China
Rufu Zhou: School of Business Administration, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Guiyang 550025, China
Yongjian Wang: Business School, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 19, 1-21

Abstract: Quantitative research on the evolution and transformation of topics in China’s energy policy can enhance the theoretical and methodological framework of policy document analysis. Utilizing dynamic topic modeling (DTM) and social network analysis, this study examined 1872 energy policy documents issued in China between 1980 and 2023, focusing on detecting hot topics and analyzing trend evolution. DTM identified five core topics: State Grid and new energy, comprehensive energy conservation and emission reduction, intelligent building energy management, promotion of energy-saving products and new energy vehicles, and standardization of energy industry management. Temporal analysis of these core topics reveals a shift in policy focus over time, moving from infrastructure development and standardization management to new energy development and modernization of the energy system. The co-occurrence network of thematic terms transitions from an “independent and loose” structure to a “concentrated and balanced” one, with increasing network scale and frequency. The conclusions of this study offer valuable insights for establishing a dynamic monitoring and real-time updating mechanism for energy policies, enhancing the integration and coordination of energy policy topics, and effectively supporting national energy strategies in response to global energy market challenges.

Keywords: energy policy; topic detection; trend evolution; DTM; social network analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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