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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.
Cover Story: How Gutter Oil Became a Prized Fuel for International Airlines
Used cooking oil, once a food safety liability, is now a strategic asset in the global race to find a cleaner, sustainable aviation fuel
Five Things to Know About How China Is Bracing for the EU’s ‘Carbon Tariff’
For major exporters like China, CBAM introduces significant costs, additional compliance rules and tough questions about the growing fusion of trade and climate policy
China’s Clean Tech Influence Grows Across the Global South
Chinese-made solar panels and electric vehicles are powering a green revolution from Africa to the Middle East and Latin America
In Depth: China Takes on Green Energy Gridlock With Direct Connections
A new model that allows wind and solar farms to sell electricity directly to factories aims to alleviate a side effect of a renewable energy boom that has outrun grid capacity
China’s He Lifeng Warns Against Protectionism at Davos, Cites Risks of ‘Law of the Jungle’
Amid rising tensions over global trade, China’s vice premier defends multilateralism and invites cooperation on climate, investment, and reform
New EU Carbon Tax Puts Chinese Steelmakers to the Test
As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism takes effect, China’s steel industry faces rising carbon costs and mounting pressure to prove its emission reductions under strict data and compliance rules
China Threatens EU After Carbon Border Tax Takes Effect
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could hurt the competitiveness of Chinese goods such as steel, analysts say
2050 Global Net-Zero Goal Is Out of Reach, Says S&P’s Daniel Yergin
The target ‘probably was unrealistic to begin with,’ the Pulitzer-prize winning author tells Caixin, citing rising energy demand, security concerns and geopolitical tensions
Commentary: The Internationalization of Yuan Can Help Close the Climate Finance Gap
Panda, Dim Sum and free trade zone bonds offer developing nations a low-cost alternative to the dollar for sustainable projects, especially as Western funders pull back
In Depth: Global Climate Summit Ends in Disarray as U.S. Absence Upends Talks
A weak deal in Brazil marks a low point for diplomacy at the event, with failures on fossil fuels and adaptation funding revealing deep divisions in a new world order
Synthetic Biology at Scale Could Reshape Food and Materials Systems, Expert Says
Biomanufacturing could offer an alternative to traditional farming and chemicals, though funding and regulatory gaps remain, industry adviser Jiang Weiming said
CX Daily: China Should Launch Property Tax at ‘Appropriate Time,’ Ex-Finance Chief Says
Lou Jiwei says the levy is tough in a housing slump but still the best way to support local government finances
Caixin Summit: Chicago Climate Exchange Founder Talks Up China’s Carbon Reduction Efforts
Richard Sandor praised the country’s shift from controlling emissions by intensity to an absolute emissions cap, but said a complete transition requires more time
Maersk-Owned Ports Operator Taps Chinese Tech for Decarbonization
The partnership with the Chinese firms is part of APM Terminals’ broader plan to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
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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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