China renewable energy

Renewables make up 3/4 of Chinese energy investments at home, but only 1/4 abroad. One reason is the Chinese financial system’s preference for SOEs, which these days are looking for markets to unload excess capacity.

To become a global leader in standard-setting, China first needs to focus on domestic standards.

As China stops building overseas coal power plants, it will take more than wishful thinking to transition to renewable energy.

Over-enthusiasm for Xi’s coal pledge will let China get away with lower overall climate ambitions.

As extreme weather intensifies, companies like Samsung, Toshiba, and Alibaba must commit to renewable energy.

The huge success of Three Gorges Renewables helps demonstrate the potential for investing in sustainable energy.

China's decarbonization plans must begin with its steel sector, which contributes 15 percent of its total carbon emissions.

China’s embrace of electric vehicles and the hydrogen economy is also about reducing its reliance on foreign energy sources.

The Belt and Road is accused of exporting China’s coal addiction. But it could also be a platform for spreading green energy around the world.

President Xi’s announcement yesterday at the U.N. General Assembly will have economic as well as geopolitical ramifications.

What are the prospects for renewed U.S.-China cooperation on climate issues?