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9 September, 2024
US-China relations
Opinion
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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.
12 Feb 2025 - 8:30PM
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The Philippines
Opinion
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Can the US keep the upper hand over China in the Philippines?
12 Feb 2025 - 5:30AM
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Business of climate change
China to allow market forces to set solar, wind power prices
10 Feb 2025 - 3:00PM
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.
10 Feb 2025 - 12:39PM
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Climate change diplomacy
Opinion
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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.
9 Feb 2025 - 8:30PM
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Science
No more engine trade-off: Chinese-led design breaks power, efficiency deadlock
Research paves way for potentially revolutionary advances in energy conversion technologies that could lead to more efficient heat engines.
6 Feb 2025 - 10:21AM
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Business of climate change
China must refocus renewable energy investment to distribution: Natixis
Natixis says China’s power-equipment industry needs to shift its investment focus to storage and distribution infrastructure.
6 Feb 2025 - 7:30AM
Climate change
Opinion
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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.
6 Feb 2025 - 5:30AM
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Climate change
Opinion
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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.
29 Jan 2025 - 10:30AM
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China-India relations
China and India agree to resume direct flights and deepen river cooperation
After Sun Weidong and Vikram Misri meet in Beijing, Asian neighbours say they will negotiate to resume Indian pilgrimages to Tibet.
28 Jan 2025 - 6:47PM
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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.
27 Jan 2025 - 5:15PM
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China technology
Editorial
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Energy’s holy grail may soon be reality
A global race is on to produce cheap, virtually unlimited and environmentally friendly energy via nuclear fusion. China is at the forefront.
26 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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Crisis-hit supply chains must become stronger, greener and fairer
A fundamental rethink is needed as global supply chains flounder amid war and attacks, geopolitical tensions and climate shocks.
26 Jan 2025 - 5:30AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese electronics recycler GEM plans Hong Kong share listing
Specialist in recycling batteries, electronic waste, scrapped cars and waste plastics seeks funds to speed global expansion.
22 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
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.
22 Jan 2025 - 1:04PM
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Business of climate change
Hong Kong and Singapore firms tie up to decarbonise shipping sector
The deal will combine Towngas’ strengths in green methanol production with Global Energy’s supply chain management.
21 Jan 2025 - 1:30PM
Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration
Immigration crackdown, withdrawal from WHO and Paris Agreement among Trump’s first acts
A slew of executive orders, extending to climate, TikTok and the WHO are signed as US president moves swiftly on pledges.
22 Jan 2025 - 7:05PM
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Australia
Australia’s US$1.2 billion plan to make aluminium ‘green’
PM Anthony Albanese said the move aims to position Australia as a leader in ‘green metals’ and capitalise on the growing global demand for sustainable materials.
20 Jan 2025 - 10:20AM
Indonesia
In the shadow of US tariffs, Indonesia seeks a Chinese solar boom
With billions of dollars in Chinese pledges and regulatory reforms, Jakarta is betting big on solar – with a weather eye on US trade policy.
18 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM
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.
17 Jan 2025 - 4:35PM
Middle East
Opinion
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Defying the US, China expands green energy ties in Middle East
The once-laughable notion of selling solar power in the Middle East is now a rich vein for China to strengthen its presence in the region.
17 Jan 2025 - 8:53AM
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China-Philippines relations
Opinion
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Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict
While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement.
16 Jan 2025 - 6:02AM
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Business of climate change
Citybus owner Hans Group makes deal to fuel hydrogen-powered buses in Hong Kong
Hans Group, Citybus and Grand Resource Hydrogen signed a supply agreement on Wednesday.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:40PM
China manufacturing
Why China’s solar firms face ‘too much uncertainty’ in US amid Trump’s return
A saturated Chinese market and rising trade barriers overseas take shine off solar panel makers’ prospects.
14 Jan 2025 - 9:25AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong waste-to-energy plant won’t harm recycling push: minister
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan pushes back against ‘misunderstandings’ over facility opening this year.
12 Jan 2025 - 7:35PM
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Asean
Opinion
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Why Southeast Asia’s participation in Brics matters
With Indonesia joining the grouping and Malaysia and Thailand as partner countries, Brics has acquired not just mineral-rich members but also key Asean voices.
12 Jan 2025 - 5:44PM
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China energy security
China’s solar farms spread into new regions amid green energy push
Country’s largest mudflat solar photovoltaic energy storage facility combines salt production with photovoltaic power generation.
12 Jan 2025 - 4:00PM
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.
13 Jan 2025 - 3:58PM
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