How can China contribute to climate ‘loss and damage’?
China can do many things to help climate-vulnerable countries deal with the loss and damage caused by climate change, various experts have told China Dialogue. Humanitarian aid, debt relief,...
View ArticleWhat does the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act mean for Chinese renewables firms?
A newly proposed European act aimed at boosting local manufacturing capacity of clean technologies is unlikely to directly impact Chinese companies, industry insiders have told China Dialogue. The Net...
View ArticleWhere China’s food policies and climate goals meet
There is no kitchen waste at Li Yan’s restaurant: everything gets eaten, reused or composted. There is no fixed menu, either. The 40-year-old chef buys seasonal local produce fresh from market vendors...
View ArticleWhat is China’s role at the Paris summit for a new global financial pact?
China could play a crucial role at an upcoming global financial summit that aims to help developing countries address a series of crises including climate change, experts have told China Dialogue. The...
View ArticleHow tech is helping conserve China’s seas
On the WavyOcean platform, ocean currents move along the coast of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area in a 3D simulation. Users can view and download data about the waters, such as average...
View ArticleWhat does China’s new methane plan mean for the climate?
Last week, China published its long-awaited action plan for controlling national methane emissions. After carbon dioxide (CO2), methane is the second-largest contributor to human-caused global...
View ArticleTwo Sessions: EVs dominate Chinese provincial plans
Editor’s note: The research and writing of this article took place before the central government released its work report on 5 March. “New energy vehicles” (NEVs) is the big buzz phrase for China’s...
View ArticleIs China ready to put solar panels out at sea?
China is increasingly seeking to put solar panels on the seas off its coastline, with some state-run companies experimenting as far offshore as 30 kilometres. A global leader in renewable energy,...
View ArticleChina’s position in the global race for alternative EV batteries
At the Beijing Auto Show in April, CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, stunned many with a new product. The Shenxing Plus battery can power an EV for more than 1,000...
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