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China and climate change

China and climate change
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China and climate change. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Brazil’s Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira chairs the Brics Energy Working Group in Brasília this week
Brics

Brazil criticises developed countries for ‘no interest’ in helping others

Energy minister makes comments in the run-up to a meeting of Brics energy ministers in Brazil’s capital.

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Yuan

In overseas first, China to issue sovereign green bonds in London

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Business of climate change

Chinese economist calls for bold action to fill climate leadership vacuum

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Science

Why is China quietly helping Africa build a Great Green Wall across the Sahara?

‘This battle can be won’: desert expert reveals how China’s technology, funding and strategies aid ambitious environmental project.

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Africa’s Great Green Wall project, which features input and funding from China, is promoted in southeastern Niger. Photo: Weibo
China technology

China wants to supercharge growth with applications of nuclear tech

China’s IAEA representative has revealed an ambitious target for the commercial applications of nuclear power, in line with the sector’s rapid growth.

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Climate change

Opinion | Can China, India step in to fill climate void left by Trump’s America?

The US’ absence from international deliberations on climate change must not be allowed to derail efforts to solve the crisis.

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Science

China can stop importing oil in 20 years, NPC deputy Liu Hanyuan says

Tongwei Group founder says that in the past, China has tended to focus on generation and neglect transmission.

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NPC deputy and billionaire Liu Hanyuan has made suggestions to meet the “urgent need for energy transformation” and respond to the risks of international trade barriers. Photo: Xinhua
ESG investing

Asia has potential to drive transition finance to match Europe, AllianzGI says

Transition finance allocates capital to companies and activities that are still reaching for environmentally friendly or sustainability standards.

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China energy security

China discovers 2 major shale oilfields in boost for energy security

Beijing has launched a drive to uncover new domestic fossil fuel reserves as it seeks to reduce its dependence on imports.

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Science

China could lose 35% of its cropland by 2100, scientists warn

Researchers say even if countries meet Paris Agreement targets on climate change, key agricultural areas could become wetlands or forests.

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Rising temperatures are expected to raise challenges for cropping in China. Photo: EPA-EFE
China food security

China hits brakes on rural land reform in major policy release

Urbanites are now explicitly banned from buying up rural homes, as the government prioritises social stability.

China has banned urban residents from buying up rural homes, as the government seeks to ensure migrant workers maintain a safety net amid a period of economic turbulence. Photo: Xinhua
Climate change

Outside In | Why isn’t Hong Kong a test bed for China’s green energy innovations?

The city should take advantage of China’s burgeoning edge in alternative solar cell technologies to become a hub for renewables.

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China energy security

China is betting big on energy storage as AI drives surge in power demand

Beijing plans to boost research into a slew of next-generation battery technologies as it strives to make its renewables sector more efficient.

Trending in China

China tour site panned for using cotton, soapy water to make up for lack of snow

Tourist site shuts down after issuing apology for creating fake wintry scenes, blames warming climate, lack of snow after flood of complaints.

A tourist site in China has been criticised for using fake snow after it suffered a lack of winter weather. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Shutterstock
Climate change science and tech

China unveils world’s first oil production ship with carbon capture facilities

The floating production storage and offloading unit carries technology designed to mitigate its environmental impact.

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The vessel carries its own carbon capture facilities. Photo: CCTV
US-China relations

Opinion | China must assess risks and rewards as Trump reverses US climate policy

Beijing can no longer expect to use climate cooperation as a bargaining chip with Washington. But a chance arises to seize global climate leadership.

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Science

China has met most of its 5-year goals. It hasn’t done so well on emissions

Country will struggle to meet targets for energy consumption and carbon emissions reduction, according to Tsinghua University analysis.

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Climate change diplomacy

Opinion | Why China’s best bet is growing and sharing the green tech pie

Countries don’t want to be relegated to the least profitable roles in the green transition. China must share the pie for long-term stability.

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A man works at a solar panel factory in Cairo, Egypt, on February 1. Egyptian factories are partnering with Chinese companies to generate more renewable energy. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese culture

Opinion | We all need a bit of China’s mountain-moving, desert-greening spirit

Historical necessity and culture have shaped a national character that views obstacles not as roadblocks but as opportunities.

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Climate change

Opinion | How battery storage development can wean China off fossil fuels

As China’s green transition faces external and domestic hurdles, a focus on energy storage capacity will help Beijing meet climate targets.

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Science

More rice, less gas: Chinese-Swedish team makes hybrid to cut methane emissions

Researchers hope to register their rice in China for farmers and are working with firms to add oxantel to fertilisers.

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Scientists say their new low-methane hybrid rice could address a rise in rice-related emissions because of global warming and an increasing global population. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Opinion | How Trump is creating a more peaceful and cooperative multipolar world

While Trump escalates tensions with friends and foes alike, global realities could force his hand towards cooperation.

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Science

Could this rice discovery by Chinese scientists boost global food security?

New method of regulating plant hormones allows researchers to increase quality and yields of rice crops grown in saline soil.

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Climate change

Opinion | We wouldn’t slap tariffs on vaccines. Why would we on solar panels?

Despite apprehension from some governments, the benefits of China’s green technology oversupply can be deployed for the greater good.

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Business of climate change

Chinese firms install record power capacity in belt and road nations: report

Reliance on dirty energy sources remained big at 48 per cent of projects in 2024, versus 55 per cent in 2022, report showed.

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An aerial view of a dockyard near the Gwadar port in southwest Pakistan in September 2024, a project under the Belt and Road Initiative showcasing energy, transport and industrial cooperation. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Has Trump created an opening for China by quitting WHO and Paris Agreement?

China appears poised to lead climate initiatives but will struggle to fill vacuum in public health as US leaves frameworks, analysts say.

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US President Donald Trump holds up a letter to the UN stating that the US will withdraw from the Paris Agreement during his inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington on Monday. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change

Fidelity pulls back curtain on minority shareholder participation in China

Fidelity International report shows growth in attendance at general meetings of mainland-listed companies has slowed.

Business of climate change

Longi shares slide in Shanghai on profit warning amid solar-panel glut

Prices of most popular solar modules have fallen to a level that renders most producers unprofitable, Citigroup says.

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