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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
An employee at a GCL factory in Hefei, Anhui province, China. 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

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Electric & new energy vehicles

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

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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Climate change

Opinion | US must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China

As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home.

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The sun sets on a windmill farm in McCook, Texas, on July 20, 2022. Photo: AP
US-China relations

My Take | Is China ready to lead the way on fighting climate change after Trump’s return?

Beijing is under pressure to fill the leadership vacuum, but the world’s largest carbon emitter is resisting calls to provide more funding.

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Climate change

Opinion | On climate finance, China is only guilty of being too modest

While China must do better in making clear its climate leadership, the rest of the world should stop looking for scapegoats and start paying up.

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China-Russia relations

Russian gas set to power Shanghai by end of 2024 after pipeline completed

Final section of the east-route natural gas pipeline between China and Russia completed seven months ahead of schedule.

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Workers carrying out an inspection of equipment in the gas pipeline network that crosses the Yellow River and deserts in Zhongwei city, Ningxia province, China. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
US-China relations

Apec statement calls for enhanced free trade, climate action

Leaders statement on comes despite deep scepticism on trade from incoming US president-elect Trump.

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Top row (L-R): Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Taiwan’s APEC representative Lin Hsin-i, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, US President Joe Biden, Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong. Bottom row (L-R): Chile’s President Gabriel Boric, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pose for a family photo at the Apec summit in Lima, Peru, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Climate change

Opinion | As China-Japan climate action grows, Tokyo must rethink LNG push in Asia

Japan’s progress in shrinking its domestic carbon footprint is being offset by its aggressive LNG development drive in South and Southeast Asia.

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Shanghai

Shanghai is world’s most polluting city, says new data revealed at Cop29

While the Chinese city was found to be worse than all of Colombia or Norway, a site in Texas ‘is the worst polluting site in the entire world’.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong aims to become a global green maritime fuel bunker centre

Hong Kong setting sail towards a greener future through green fuel incentives and vessel subsidies.

About 5,000 ocean-going vessels visit Hong Kong every year. Photo: Winson Wong
Business of climate change

Can China fill the void left by Trump’s ‘Drill, baby, drill’ stance at Cop29?

‘China is in a comfortable position to portray itself as the more responsible global power’ even without any new commitments, analyst says.

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A woman walks past a logo of Cop29 in Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan. Photo: DPA
Climate change

Opinion | How feng shui can inspire China’s quest for environmental justice

China’s efforts to mitigate climate change and protect nature reveal a modern commitment to principles embodied by an ancient discipline.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Cop29: Hong Kong environment minister to attend UN climate change summit

Tse Chin-wan will link up with Chinese delegation, while former head of city’s weather forecaster warns over rising temperatures.

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