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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.
Weekly Must-Read: The Global Tech Sell-Off Tests the Economics Behind AI Boom
Anthropic’s IPO filing offers investors a potential valuation benchmark as debt strains, price wars and a cooling Chinese listing market expose the costs of the AI investment race
In Depth: Envision Tests New Model for Green AI Data Centers
The company’s Ulanqab project in Inner Mongolia offers an early test of a policy-backed model to connect renewable energy generators directly with power-hungry computing facilities
Commentary: How China Could Turn Carbon Trading Into a Green Diplomacy Tool
Expanding the country’s carbon market internationally could channel climate financing to developing economies while strengthening economic ties and supporting global decarbonization
Coal Falls Below Half of China’s Power Output for First Time
Coal’s share of electricity generation dropped to 49.7% in the first half of 2026 as renewable energy expanded, the environment ministry said
Analysis: China’s Green Lending Boom Leaves Polluting Industries Struggling for Funds
Banks are competing for established pure green projects, while financing the decarbonization of high-emission industries remains costly and risky
China’s Expanding Carbon Market Could Spur Demand for Overseas Credits
A potential shortfall in domestic offsets could turn China into a major buyer of overseas credits, though bilateral agreements and authorization hurdles remain
In Depth: China’s Green Steel Ambitions Hit a Red Light
Hydrogen furnaces prove low-carbon steel works, but thin margins, steep costs and reluctant buyers are standing in the way of commercial scale
Singapore Minister Warns Past Weather Data Is No Guide to the Climate’s Future
Adapting to a warming planet requires both national resilience and international cooperation, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu tells the Asia New Vision Forum Innovation Summit
‘Triple Crisis’ Forces Overhaul of Global Energy Transition Strategies, Experts Warn
Rushing to expand renewable generation without adequate storage, cross-border grids and environmental foresight risks creating new systemic failures, industry executives and experts warned at the Asia New Vision Forum 2026
AI Boom Faces Growing Threat From Climate Change, Researcher Says
Extreme weather and climate risks could disrupt power and water supplies underpinning AI development, while inadequate insurance coverage leaves investors exposed to disaster risks, Florian Krampe says at the Asia New Vision Forum 2026
CX Daily: FAW-GAC Deal Tests a New Path for China’s Auto Consolidation
A proposed deal between state-owned carmakers FAW and GAC could offer policymakers a market-based model for restructuring the auto industry
U.K. Climate Envoy Sees Room for Deeper Carbon-Market Cooperation With China
Rachel Kyte, the U.K. Special Representative for Climate, tells Caixin that the two countries can deepen cooperation on carbon market rules as global mechanisms for pricing emissions continue to evolve
CX Daily: China’s Transport Price War Shows What Happens When Trains Catch Up to Planes
As China’s bullet trains get faster and rail network expands, airlines are retreating from short-haul routes and slashing prices
New Climate Rules Drive Zero-Carbon Industrial Park Investment Boom in Southeast Asia
ASEAN energy policies and the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism are driving explosive growth in green energy infrastructure investment across the region
U.N. Warns Climate Overshoot Could Divert Funds From Energy Transition
A new UNEP report says breaching the 1.5C warming threshold would force governments to spend more on disaster relief and reconstruction, potentially crowding out long-term investment in decarbonization and resilience
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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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