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China’s CO2 Emissions Fall For the First Time
China's accelerated renewable energy deployment has allowed it to slash emissions and unlock the numerous benefits of the green energy transition, giving Southeast Asian nations a push to recognise and capitalise on the benefits of decarbonising their economies — from cost-cutting and energy security to ensuring a liveable future.
China’s Oil Demand Dropped: Experts See Start of a Trend
The drop in the demand for oil-based fuels in China signals that their peak might be getting closer in what could prove a watershed moment not only for the global oil markets, but also for Asian countries that look toward China for inspiration on how to decarbonise their economies.
China’s Coal Plants Are Risking its Energy Transition
China's renewed commitment to coal, marked by the construction of 94.5 gigawatts of new coal power capacity in 2024, poses a significant threat to its climate goals. Despite ambitious renewable energy expansion, the reliance on coal and the rise in coal gasification could undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hinder the country's transition to cleaner energy sources.
China GDP Breakdown: Clean Technology Sectors Driving Economic Growth
China’s GDP growth is increasingly driven by the clean energy sector, reflecting the country’s shift...
Coal Phase-out Accelerates Globally Except in China: ‘Boom and Bust’ 2023
Thanks to its unprecedented renewable energy capacity additions, China was poised to be a leader in the battle against climate change. However, its coal pivot risks tarnishing that.
China’s Fossil Fuel Addiction and the Green Transition
China's renewables development leads the world by a more than a two-to-one ratio, but its fossil fuel usage still accounts for more than 50% of its power production needs, creating the world’s highest GHG emissions.
Go Clean ICBC: Fossil Fuels Continue to Dominate the Investments of Chinese Banks
China and its state and privately owned banks' continued support for coal projects are the main lifeline for the dirtiest fuel. However, with global decarbonisation efforts underway, supporting projects like these can also bear massive financial and reputational risks.
China’s Coal Imports Drop and the Imminent Effect on Coal Exporters
China's latest decision to reduce coal imports has shocked countries like Australia. Yet, aside from the challenges there are opportunities.
Debunking Net-Zero in Asia: Is It Even Possible?
Net-zero by 2050 in Asia is the desirable scenario, but, judging by the current progress,...
China’s Growing LNG Dependence – Is Increasing Imports the Solution?
In 2021 China became the world's largest LNG importer. This was in response to growing energy demands for economic growth, volatile energy costs, and lower than expected domestic generation. Will this be a sustainable option for China?
The Global Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Plans and Climate Impacts
The world is at an inflexion point between speeding up the renewable energy transition and locking itself in fossil fuels. The latest reports make a strong case for the latter.
IPCC Report: Climate Finance for Adaptation Must Increase for Developing Countries
The latest IPCC Working Group II report largely stresses the need to accelerate climate adaptation, eradicate injustice and end the use of fossil fuels. The report, ‘Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability,’ emphasised that coal and other fossil fuels are choking humanity.
The China Belt and Road Initiative Investment Report 2021 and its Message to the World
The latest Belt and Road Initiative Investment Report is a testament that China will be looking to further strengthen its case as the global clean energy leader through extensive green financing and diminishing support for coal.
China’s Hydrogen Strategy for Olympics 2022: Pushing Green Hydrogen Transport
The Beijing Olympics are being powered by 100% renewable energy. A significant part of this is public transportation vehicles that run on green hydrogen. What does this mean for the future of hydrogen energy in Asia?
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