China
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China leads green ship orders as fuel standards remain uncertain
Chinese shipyards hold 63% of global orders for low-carbon vessels, but uncertainty over fuel standards and high costs threaten the transition.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan Sets Ambiguous Pollution Pathway
China's new five-year policy framework for 2026-2030 lacks absolute caps on CO2 and coal.
China's August Emissions Fall as Fossil Fuel Use Weakens
A new analysis shows China's emissions declined broadly in August 2026, with fossil fuel use and industrial output weakening.
Shandong retires 555 coal units, cuts 17.5 GW of capacity
China's Shandong province has retired 555 small coal-fired power units since 2021, removing 17.5 gigawatts of capacity and reducing average coal...
Shandong retires 555 small coal units
China's Shandong province has retired 555 small coal-fired power units since 2021, cutting 17.5 gigawatts of capacity and reducing average coal...
China’s solar exports outpace its off-grid financing in the Global South
China exported solar equipment worth USD 29 billion last year, yet its overseas financing has focused on large grid projects, leaving a funding gap...
China's CO2 Emissions Drop in July
China's CO2 emissions fell in July due to a decrease in power generation from coal and gas, alongside reduced coal, cement, and crude steel output.
China's Five-Year Plan for Coal Sparks Debate on Energy Security and Emissions
China's new coal plan prioritizes energy security and a 'green and low-carbon transition', but lacks a clear timeline for reducing coal consumption.
Indonesia’s Petrochemical Expansion Tests Climate Commitments
Indonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns about rising emissions and...