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China is witnessing an exponential growth in carbon reduction effort and interest in ESG and sustainable investments. Caixin will bring you a timely update with insights on what is happening in the world’s second-largest economy on climate change, impact investing, green finance and more.
Key Questions Facing China’s Carbon Ambitions
Meeting the nation’s 2030/2060 goals for reducing carbon emissions will require a solid foundation of data, measurement and analysis so that there is a clear, quantifiable target, former central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan says.
In Depth: Experts Divided Over China’s 2035 Wind and Solar Target
Beijing says it will strive to reach a total of 3,600 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity, as part of its new 2035 climate plan
Energy Insider: China Unveils 2035 Climate Targets
World’s largest coal-power carbon capture project launched
China Pledges Emissions Cuts by 2035 in New Climate Targets
Beijing’s new climate targets commit to a 7%–10% reduction in net emissions from peak levels and a sixfold rise in wind and solar installed capacity
China Advances on Carbon Goals but Faces Uphill Battle on Cutting Fossil Fuels, Expert Says
Weaning off fossil fuels will be a major challenge for Beijing as it also pushes for economic development and energy security, one industry expert said at a recent symposium
Cover Story: China’s Last Big Bet on Its Energy Reform in Race to Cap Carbon Emissions
Reducing reliance on coal and investing in clean teach will define the country’s global energy standing in 2030 and test the limits of reform
CX Daily: Chinese Ex-Employee of U.S. Hedge Fund Two Sigma Faces Fraud Charges
China escalates antitrust scrutiny of Nvidia over Mellanox deal.
Asia’s Green Transition Needs More Investment, Policy Support, Industry Leaders Say
Limited funding, inadequate government support and gaps in carbon accounting are hindering climate efforts, speakers said at the Asia New Vision Forum
Analysis: China Unveils Key Upgrades for National Carbon Market
Beijing plans to finally impose emissions caps on certain industries as early as 2027
CX Weekly Briefing: China Bets Big on Fusion
Also in this week’s roundup: Yuan’s official reference rate against dollar hits strongest level since November, State Council issues guidelines for free preschool
Energy Insider: China Intensifies Crackdown on Hyper Competition, Green Electricity Trading Doubles
Steel industry at risk of missing decarbonization target, polysilicon-makers face inspection
CX Briefing: China Levies VAT on Government Bond Interest Income
Also in today’s rundown: Another insurer under Tomorrow Holding gets license revoked for a spate of misconduct, Nova Fusion bags $500 million in angel funding amid nuclear energy frenzy
Energy Insider: China Pursues the ‘Holy Grail’ of Clean Energy, Solar Installations Plummet
BYD pushes vehicle-to-grid charging in U.K., Beijing names executives of mega dam developer
China Launches National Fusion Energy Firm With $1.6 Billion Investment From SOEs
China Fusion Energy Co. is to lead the development of controllable nuclear fusion technology, mimicking the sun’s energy process
Energy Insider: China Starts Building Super-Sized Dam, Beijing Backs Cross-Grid Power Trading
Export rules for lithium battery tech get tightened, auto industry ordered to tackle ‘irrational competition’
Caixin Weekly | Seeking Answers to the Issue of Excessive Punishments for Minor Offenses
China's draft Environmental Code has sparked debate over excessive minimum fines and proportionality, with over 11,000 public comments collected by June 13, 2024. Many grassroots enforcement officers argue penalties like 20,000–100,000 CNY minimum fines disproportionately burden small businesses, resulting in reduced enforcement and reluctance to penalize. While the draft Code revises some provisions, key concerns over high penalty thresholds and proportionality ("punishment fitting the offense") remain unresolved, prompting calls for adjustments before the planned 2026 approval.
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- Launched by Caixin, China ESG30 Forum is a high-level committee that brings together 30 experts annually to discuss ESG-related theory, policy and practical issues in China.
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