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Beijing confronts the energy crisis, but nature gets in the way
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How China will achieve carbon neutrality: The role of the emissions trading scheme and other reforms
“China, when it makes targets, is not unreliable in commitments,” said Michael Davidson, a leading scholar on China’s environmental policy. But that doesn’t mean the path to carbon neutral will be easy.
Coal is back as China ramps up funding
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Editor’s note for Friday, October 1, 2021
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: Power cuts continue to affect factories and residential areas; U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai set to unveil trade strategy on October 4; and two corruption cases advance, including that of former top cop Sūn Lìjūn 孙力军, who reportedly has some connection with Tencent.
How China’s energy crisis happened, in six steps
Rising demand for Chinese goods, climbing prices for coal, and a government campaign to reduce power consumption have collided — and caused an energy crisis in China. Here’s how it happened, and what might come next.
The three causes of China’s power outages
As many as 20 provinces in China are suffering from power shortages, leaving businesses and millions of residents affected by power rationing. Where did this crisis come from? David Fishman, China energy policy researcher and manager at the Lantau Group consultancy, gives a brief primer.
China turns on world’s second-largest hydropower plant in Sichuan
Days ahead of the centennial of the Chinese Communist Party, a massive showpiece of Chinese engineering began cranking out electricity in Sichuan Province. Baihetan Hydropower Station won’t be fully operational for another year, but its opening ceremony was heralded by Party leadership and state media.
U.S. bans some Xinjiang-produced solar products over forced labor allegations
Citing “information reasonably indicating” the use of forced labor, the U.S. placed an import ban on Xinjiang-based Hoshine Silicon Industry Company. Several other Chinese solar companies were also blacklisted.
U.S. and China commit to ‘taking enhanced climate actions’ after Kerry’s negotiations in Shanghai
China appeared to accept U.S. climate envoy John Kerry’s proposition that climate change be treated as a standalone issue in relations, nearly three months after dismissing the possibility. But will the words of a new joint statement translate into action?
Two Sessions: Beijing sets goals for 6% GDP growth, environmental protection, and crushing dissent in Hong Kong
The annual gathering of the National People’s Congress in Beijing kicked off with modest goals for the economy and environment, and plans for the more complete subjugation of opposition forces in Hong Kong.
China to prioritize ‘green development,’ but will it be enough to peak emissions this decade?
According to the UN, the world still needs to dramatically increase its climate commitments to avert disaster. China has promised that its emissions will peak by 2030 — and political meetings in Beijing may soon reveal detail on whether, and how, that is likely to happen.
China to act on air pollution. Climate change, not so much.
China’s State Council said that it wants to “apply research outcomes to prevent and control air pollution,” but it made no specific mention of carbon emissions or climate change.
Q&A: Dr. Fan Dai on China and climate change
Dr. Fan Dai will speak at The China Project’s fourth annual Women’s Conference, which is slated to take place virtually on September 9 and 10. Prior to the event, we recently sat down with her to talk about questions on China’s climate commitments and its role in international climate collaboration.
China pulls plug on solar subsidies, giving opportunity to India
On May 31, the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, and National Energy Administration issued a surprise joint statement (in Chinese) that sent shudders…
