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New energy photovoltaic power generation base in Tengger Desert, Zhongwei City, Ningxia, China

Climate and Environment

Direct renewable power helps China’s industry bypass EU carbon fees

Johanna Krebs

Comment

Mar 04, 2026

A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

China’s new Five-Year Plan upgrades climate objectives while accepting continued role of coal

Johanna Krebs

Comment

Feb 26, 2026

Aerial photo workers inspect equipment at a wind power photovoltaic field in Ulanhot, Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia, China, May 23, 2023

Advocate of the Global South, global provider of green tech: China has come to dominate the climate discourse

Johanna Krebs

Comment

Dec 12, 2025

Xie Zhenhua, China special envoy for climate, speaks during a session at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

China at COP28 + UAE between US and China + Evergrande reprieve

MERICS China Essentials

Dec 07, 2023

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Johanna Krebs

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Green tech, green industrial policy, geo-economics, and climate policy

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