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China environment
China Tries to Kick Its Coal Addiction
By Shannon Tiezzi
A long-awaited coal tax aims to stem China's reliance on coal. But is it enough?
Why China Will Go All-In on Nuclear Power
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing is rapidly seeking to expand its nuclear power industry. The Chinese public isn't so sure.
What Did China Have to Offer at UN Climate Summit 2014?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The UN Climate Summit shows little has changed in China's thinking on climate change.
56 Percent of Chinese Say Environment More Important Than Growth
By Maryan Escarfullett
Development and emerging social issues are changing the values of Chinese citizens.
In China, Climate Change Is Already Here
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is already feeling the effects of climate change, and the results could be devastating.
In Climate Change Breakthrough, China Will Cap Emissions
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, a Chinese climate change expert has announced the PRC will institute an emissions cap.
Turkestan Islamic Party Claims Responsibility for Urumqi Bombing
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus NIMBY protests in China, "fake urbanization", and the China-Russia natural gas deal. Friday China links.
Guangdong's Environmental Protests Turn Violent
By Shannon Tiezzi
Protestors in Maoming and Guangzhou tried to prevent the opening of a PX plant in Maoming, Guangdong.
Li Keqiang's Work Report: Old Problems, New Solutions?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Li Keqiang's work report to the NPC highlighted reform efforts on issues that also plagued the previous government.
Shanghai, Beijing Tackle Air Pollution
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Shanghai are tackling air pollution, part of a larger government campaign to clean up China's environment.
Re-evaluating Local Officials Key to China's Reforms
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is changing the way it evaluates local officials, a sign that it's serious about implementing reforms.
Politics as Damage Control for China?
Is the Communist Party under Xi Jinping adopting a new approach to managing public opinion?