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A vast array of deep-blue solar panels stretches across karst mountains at the Hongqi photovoltaic power base in Dahua Yao Autonomous County, Hechi, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 9, 2026, blending with scattered homes and farmland. (Photo by Imaginechina/Sipa USA)

Climate and Environment

With renewables boost, China is building global green tech leadership

Sophia Pradels

Comment

Sep 10, 2026

Visitors check out the cockpit section of Xpeng Aeroht's modular flying car 'Land Aircraft Carrier' at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show in Beijing, 28 April, 2026.

XPeng (小鹏汽车) pushes to increase European manufacturing presence

Johanna Krebs

Comment

Jun 03, 2026

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

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

Experts on Climate and Environment

NisGrünberg

Nis Grünberg

Lead Analyst

State-party relations; elite politics; China’s sustainable development

AlexanderBrown

Alexander Brown

Senior Analyst

Industrial policy; foreign economic policy

Johanna Krebs

Johanna Krebs

Analyst

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

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