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China and climate change
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China and climate change. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Illustration by Henry Wong
Business of climate change

Can China’s solar industry find a solution before it’s too late?

Solar industry faces year of reckoning as Opec-style pact falters amid a price war and excess capacity.

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Science

China plans to build ‘Three Gorges dam in space’ to harness solar power

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Business of climate change

China’s Trina Solar sets world record for solar conversion technology

Energy

China to erase overcapacity in solar-panel industry by 2027: UBS

State-driven curbs on new facilities and production cuts by the biggest players will help rectify imbalance, analyst says.

Solar panels at a fishing and light base in Jinhu county in eastern Jiangsu province on December 16, 2024. Photo: AFP
Science

Chinese research ship starts country’s first survey of Bohai Sea’s winter ice

The icebreaker owned by Sun Yat-sen University is studying the impact of rapid environmental changes on the climate.

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China energy security

China’s nuclear power drive gains steam as major new reactor comes online

The project in Fujian province is the first example of China’s third-generation Hualong One reactor being put into large-scale commercial operation.

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Insurance

Hong Kong appetite for catastrophe bonds grows as Taiping Re enters market

Latest deal brings total issuance in Hong Kong to US$748 million since insurance-linked securities were made possible in 2021.

An aerial view shows damage to properties in Florida, in the wake of Hurricane Helene in October 2024. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

From oversupply to Trump 2.0: the outlook for EV batteries in 2025

Here are a few things you need to know about the EV battery market in 2025.

Science

Did a wet climate give rise to China’s first empires over 2,000 years ago?

Researchers find rainy, humid climate in ancient north China contributed to agricultural boom and prosperity of Qin and Han dynasties.

Climate change

Opinion | After a mixed bag for climate action in 2024, businesses must take the lead

As more governments lurch to the right, firms are feeling a backlash against social and climate action. But the stakes are too high for inaction.

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A session to discuss sustainable development and energy transition on the sidelines of the G20 summit on November 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: G20/dpa
Electric & new energy vehicles

Prices slashed again in China’s EV sector, threatening unprofitable carmakers

An anticipated sales decline after a subsidy expires is expected to exacerbate the financial squeeze that is throttling smaller players.

BYD EVs at a plant in Rayong, Thailand. Photo: Reuters
Business of climate change

Firms should focus on ESG amid domestic competition, regulatory hurdles abroad

An executive at GCL Technology Holdings says solar panel makers need to pay greater heed to their carbon management.

Science

Three Gorges times 3: China will build the largest dam in Earth’s deepest canyon

Hydropower project on Yarlung Tsangpo River could get unprecedented investment to tackle daunting engineering challenges.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China will retain car-export crown in 2025, but growth may slow on EU EV tariffs

China’s top auto firms are likely to diversify by introducing petrol cars and hybrid models to blunt the impact of trade barriers.

Workers at an SAIC Motor workshop in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Business of climate change

Hang Lung pushes for faster decarbonisation in construction sector

Developer urges quicker regulatory progress and pilot programmes to expedite low-carbon material adoption, vital for decarbonising the sector.

The construction industry is responsible for nearly 40 per cent of global energy-related carbon emissions. Photo: Jelly Tse
Climate change

Opinion | How China is quietly becoming the world’s climate champion

As Chinese officials play a larger part in global climate negotiations, Beijing’s decarbonisation agenda could cement its leadership role.

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Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s status as aviation, maritime hub faces green fuel challenge

Hong Kong has to act fast if it wants to become a green fuel hub for the aviation and maritime sectors, as both Singapore and China are way ahead, analysts say.

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US-China relations

Sino-Russian Arctic cooperation need not trouble US yet, Pentagon official says

Even so, US Defence Department expert on the Arctic adds, ‘it’s important for us to be consistently monitoring how their intentions progress’.

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A photograph released by Chinese state media of China’s first coastguard patrol in the Arctic during a joint exercise with Russia in September. Photo: Weibo
Business of climate change

Opinion | Indonesia can’t afford to abandon coal as it shifts to greener energy

Phasing down coal and investing in renewable energy can ensure energy security and economic stability while creating a greener future.

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Climate change

Opinion | Southeast Asia’s energy transition is lacking both finance and policy

The bulk of funds needed will have to come from private finance, which requires a conducive environment that regulatory policy can create.

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China food security

China announces plan to cut food waste at production, transport and storage end

Amid climate change and geopolitical pressures, Communist Party aims to raise public awareness about saving food, waste and healthy eating.

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China is cracking down on food waste. Photo: Xinhua
Climate change

Opinion | Will China seize the chance to become a world leader on climate?

Despite growing scrutiny of its international climate finance contributions, Beijing’s domestic policies could help set standards in the Global South.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits a section of the Yellow River to learn about ecological conservation measures in Lanzhou, Gansu province, on September 11. Photo: Xinhua
Science

China surrounds ‘sea of death’ Taklamakan Desert with giant green belt

Just completed multi-decade project in Xinjiang region is intended to help prevent desertification and boost local economies.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Foreign carmakers risk losing up to US$20 billion a year in China: UBS

‘We think foreign automakers need to re-evaluate and adjust their strategies’ in China, bank says.

Science

‘China EV’ sends Google search buzzing, as trail goes cold for ‘global warming’

Google Trends data shows the world is more excited by the latest clean energy vehicles than the noble principles behind them.

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The number of online searches for “China EV” and other electric vehicle-related terms have been soaring, while searches for “global warming” have hit a record low. Photo: Reuters
Environment

Open Questions | Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

NGO founder explains how mapping initiative helps hold authorities and companies accountable for carbon emissions and cover-ups.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Climate change

Opinion | Cop29 can work with the Belt and Road Initiative for a greener future

Aligning climate action with major economic initiatives is essential to cutting emissions while promoting sustainable development.

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Business of climate change

China to lead decarbonisation of global maritime industry, analysts say

China is a step ahead because it is a world leader in electric vehicles, renewable energy and battery supply chains.

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